Faculty promotes live broadcast on mental health to raise awareness about risks and myths in Manaus

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In Brazil, the National Social Security Institute (INSS) recorded, in 2011, that mental illness was one of the main reasons for absence from work

Manaus (AM) – More than 1 billion people in the world suffer from some type of mental disorder, among them, 14% are teenagers. The data comes from the World Health Organization (WHO), which understands the existence of a growing pandemic, worsened by Covid-19, with an increase of 25% in cases of depression and anxiety. However, the global health crisis, between 2020 and 2022, only exacerbated a situation that had already been recorded for at least a decade.

In Brazil, the National Social Security Institute (INSS) recorded, in 2011, that mental illness was one of the main reasons for absence from work. This data provided the basis for the national mental health awareness campaign, called White January, established in 2014 and has been gaining strength in recent years.

“It is urgently necessary to demystify what exists in relation to mental disorders”,

says psychologist Silmara Rosseto, who on January 3rd will talk about the topic in a live broadcast promoted by the Literatus Teaching Center, based in Manaus.

The broadcast will be on the Literatus Teaching Center channel on YouTube, at 7pm. Silmara is a specialist in Special Inclusive Education and inclusion policies and also in Child Psychotherapy and Clinical Psychology, as well as a teacher at the institution.

“There is a lot of resistance around this issue and this needs to be minimized”, says the professional.

“In the same way that there are people with high blood pressure, chronic migraines, pain that will be treated for the rest of their lives, there are those with mental disorders that will need treatment for the rest of their lives and many people are not aware of this because of the stigma that exists” ,

states.

Mental disorders include depression, bipolar affective disorder, schizophrenia and other psychoses, dementia, intellectual disability and developmental disorders. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) defends an agenda for mental health with prevention strategies and access to health care and social services capable of providing treatment and social support.

For the pedagogical coordinator of the Literatus Teaching Center, Ericka Pacheco, who will mediate the live, bringing the topic to the school environment is of fundamental importance.

“Mental health plays a fundamental role in everyone’s well-being, including academic development. Promoting mental health creates a more welcoming learning environment, students feel supported, and the consequence is good development in activities. In addition, it also benefits teachers and employees”,

explains.

During the live, topics will be covered such as: national campaigns, public awareness about mental health with a focus on preventing chemical dependency and suicide.

*With information from consultancy

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