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Yellow September mental health campaign in Brazil and abroad

Overview

Brazil continues its observance of ‘Setembro Amarelo’, a national movement for suicide prevention and mental health awareness. The 2026 theme, ‘Escutar é estar presente’ (Listening is being present), emphasizes active and empathetic listening to combat loneliness and social exhaustion.

Campaign activities have expanded through legislative and local government actions. In Piauí, the ipê-amarelo tree has been established as a symbol of prevention, while Campo Grande has implemented municipal laws to strengthen psychosocial care networks. The Legislative Assembly of Amazonas has launched lecture cycles regarding the social factors of mental illness, and the Federal Senate’s Human Rights Commission held debates to increase the visibility of support networks such as the CVV.

Local efforts remain prominent across various regions. In João Pessoa, educational blitzes were conducted for public servants, and in Campina Grande, council members are advocating for increased municipal health spending to support psychological services in schools and basic health units. Additionally, religious-led projects in Paraíba are conducting school visits to provide messages of hope. These efforts coincide with reports from Paraná, which noted a 19% increase in mental health service utilization during this period.

Other ongoing activities include municipal programs in Hortolândia, Campinas, Feira de Santana, Jaguariúna, Maringá, Cuiabá, Guarujá, Araguaína, Juazeiro do Norte, Itabuna, and Rio das Ostras. International activity persists in Portugal, where the Psychogerontology Unit of the Algarve hosts events for the elderly.

Recent data underscores the scale of these challenges. Social Security data indicates that over 546,000 disability benefits related to mental and behavioral disorders were granted in 2025, a 15% increase from 2024. The Brazilian Public Security Yearbook recorded 16,025 suicides in 2023.

Entities

World Health Organization · Setembro Amarelo · Brazil · Centro de Valorização da Vida · Foz do Iguaçu

Timeline

  1. about 23 hours ago

    [HEALTH] 15 sources
    Brazil intensifies mental health awareness during Setembro Amarelo

    Brazil is observing the ‘Setembro Amarelo’ campaign through legislative actions, public debates, and community initiatives aimed at suicide prevention and mental health awareness.

  2. 7 days ago

    [HEALTH] 8 sources
    Brazil mental health: Setembro Amarelo campaign addresses rising disorder rates

    Setembro Amarelo highlights rising mental health challenges in Brazil, noting a 15% increase in disability benefits for mental disorders and emphasizing the need for genuine social support and empathy.

  3. 9 days ago

    [HEALTH] 40 sources
    Setembro Amarelo: Mental health awareness campaigns launch in Brazil and Portugal

    Public health agencies in Brazil and Portugal are launching various awareness campaigns, workshops, and community events for ‘Setembro Amarelo’ to promote suicide prevention and mental health support.

  4. 11 days ago

    [HEALTH] 35 sources
    Brazil launches mental health and childhood cancer awareness campaigns

    Brazil is observing ‘Setembro Amarelo’ for mental health and ‘Setembro Dourado’ for childhood cancer awareness, emphasizing early diagnosis and community support systems.

  5. 15 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Yellow September campaign promotes mental health awareness in Brazil

    The Yellow September campaign in Brazil promotes suicide prevention and mental health awareness, highlighting the need for dialogue and emotional support for all, including religious leaders.

  6. 21 days ago

    [HEALTH] 3 sources
    Brazil observes Setembro Amarelo for suicide prevention

    Brazil observes 'Setembro Amarelo' to raise suicide prevention awareness, highlighting the need for continuous mental health support in society and corporate environments.

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