# Brazilian literary focus on mental health > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-literary-focus-on-mental-health > Updated: 2026-09-11T00:39:37.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. Brazilian authors and mental health professionals are utilizing literary works and workshops to address emotional well-being and psychological challenges. At the 28th São Paulo International Book Biennial, psychiatrist Nina Ferreira launched ‘Sinto Muito!’, a work combining fiction and clinical knowledge to explore universal emotions such as fear, guilt, and anger. Additionally, author Natalia Timerman released ‘Antes que apague’, a novel examining family dynamics and the impact of Alzheimer’s disease. Further developments include the launch of bilingual books in São Paulo by Rute Cardoso and Celina Figueiredo, titled ‘A Paz Interior em Meio ao Caos’ and ‘O Despertar Integrativo’, which focus on emotional stability and the connection between mind and body. In Conceição do Coité, writer Lílian Almeida is conducting bibliotherapy workshops through her ‘Circulação Literária’ project to promote self-care and collective reflection. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Brazilian authors promote mental health through literary projects Brazilian writers Lílian Almeida and Rute Cardoso are promoting mental health and well-being through literature, via a bibliotherapy workshop in Conceição do Coité and book launches at the São Paulo Book Bienal 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-authors-promote-mental-health-through-literary-projects ### 2026-09-05: Brazilian authors release new works on mental health and emotion Psychiatrist Nina Ferreira and author Natalia Timerman release new books in Brazil exploring mental health, emotions, and the impact of Alzheimer's disease. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazilian-authors-release-new-works-on-mental-health-and-emotion --- Cite as: Brazilian literary focus on mental health. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/brazilian-literary-focus-on-mental-health