Brazilian educational and psychological resource development

Brazilian educational and research institutions continue to develop technological and interactive resources to address social, psychological, and health-related challenges.

Initial efforts focused on mental health and inclusion. Students at the Escola Técnica Estadual de Monte Mor developed ‘Heartbeat’, a mobile application designed to provide interventions for anxiety disorders, including PTSD and panic disorder. Simultaneously, the Federal Institute of Goiás released an educational guide titled ‘Por Todas as Cores, Por Todos os Corpos’ to promote LGBTQIAPN+ rights and combat discrimination within institutional environments.

Subsequent developments expanded into interactive gaming. Researchers introduced ‘Astéria: a game of overcoming challenges’, an RPG-style game intended to help individuals navigate grief, depression, and PTSD. Additionally, the Federal University of Paraíba developed an interactive game for the elderly to promote sexual education and the prevention of sexually transmitted infections while combating prejudice.

Recent academic studies have further expanded these research areas. New investigations from the Federal University of Paraíba (UFPB) examine the use of podcasts as an active learning strategy in administration courses to improve student autonomy and communication. Research also continues to validate the use of interactive games for elderly sexual education and grief processing, while broader institutional studies explore socioeconomic impacts, such as how the Brazilian Apprenticeship Law influences the professional trajectories of young people.