Brasília – A new study by the Institute for Supplementary Health Studies (Instituto de Estudos de Saúde Suplementar – IESS), in partnership with the consultancies Ecare and Cabeças da Saúde, warns that the prevalence of mental health disorders in Brazil could increase significantly by 2035, driving healthcare costs up by as much as 60%. The report notes that Brazil currently ranks first in the world for anxiety and fifth for depression, underscoring an escalating public health challenge.

According to the analysis, around 10.3% of Brazilian adults — approximately 16.3 million people — report symptoms of depression, and individuals with mental disorders have a 54% higher risk of developing cardiovascular and other chronic diseases. The study also points to major disparities in access to care: only 23% of Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) have psychiatrists working full-time, and in the private sector, 78% of psychiatrists are concentrated in state capitals, leaving large areas of the country underserved.

Source: Medicina S/A

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