Psychologist Day marked by job openings and mental health awareness

August 27 marks Psychologist Day, a date commemorating the regulation of the profession in Brazil via Law No. 4,119 in 1962. Brazil currently holds the largest number of psychology professionals in the world, with over 440,000 practitioners working across clinical, social, hospital, and organizational sectors.

To mark the occasion, the job platform Catho has listed over 300 vacancies for various specialties, including internships and roles in organizational, clinical, hospital, and social psychology. Average salaries vary by field, with organizational psychology offering the highest average at approximately R$ 3,446.90, while clinical psychology averages R$ 2,655.45.

Health professionals emphasize that therapy serves as a vital tool for mental health, self-knowledge, and emotional development. Beyond crisis intervention, psychological support is highlighted as a continuous care process to manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions.