# Mental health professional and academic events in Brazil

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/mental-health-professional-and-academic-events-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-11-06T12:02:26.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 2.

Various regional and academic initiatives are being held in Brazil to advance mental health research, professional integration, and public policy.

In early November, events included the Regional Mental Health Forum in Lagoa Bonita do Sul, which focused on strengthening public health policies through professional exchange and the inclusion of service users. Additionally, the XIV Interligas Psychiatry Congress in Sorocaba addressed diverse topics such as addiction, forensic psychiatry, and the mental health of specific populations, including LGBTQIA+, indigenous, and war-affected groups.

Subsequent initiatives have shifted focus toward adolescent mental health. In São Gonçalo do Rio Abaixo, a seminar is scheduled to address mental health within school environments and crisis management. Meanwhile, Fiocruz is organizing an international meeting in Fortaleza to promote intercultural perspectives on health and education, aiming to strengthen global collaboration regarding adolescent mental health and social inclusion.

Recent discussions have expanded to include the regulation and medicinal use of cannabis. In Rio de Janeiro, Fiocruz and the Association of Support for Research and Patients of Medicinal Cannabis (APEPI) are set to host the 4th International Seminar, “Cannabis Medicinal: A Look to the Future,” in December 2026. This event will examine public health, research, and potential integration into the Unified Health System (SUS).

In Campinas, the 3rd Neusa Paviato Agrarian Reform Fair featured a seminar titled “Cannabis Regulation: Health, Land, and Work.” Involving the Landless Workers' Movement (MST), the seminar explored the democratization of access and the potential for income and employment through a public production model. Participants noted that while associations are currently filling gaps left by the state, legislative progress in Congress has been stalled since 2015.

## Timeline

### 2026-11-06: Cannabis regulation and medicinal seminars held in Brazil

Seminars in Rio de Janeiro and Campinas debate the regulation, public health integration, and economic potential of medicinal cannabis in Brazil.

11 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/brazil-to-host-seminars-on-adolescent-mental-health

### 2026-11-03: Mental health forums and congresses held in Brazil

Mental health professionals and students in Brazil participated in regional forums and academic congresses to discuss public policy, specialized treatments, and diverse patient demographics.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mental-health-forums-and-congresses-held-in-brazil

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