INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Post-COVID-19, Brazil faces a significant mental health crisis, as reported by the Global Mind Project.Their extensive survey of 420,000
people across 71 countries reveals a concerning stagnation in mental health.Alarmingly, 34% of Brazilians, mainly under 35, report distress,
ranking low globally.In contrast, nations like the Dominican Republic, Sri Lanka, and Tanzania boast higher mental well-being
scores.Additionally, research on over 230,000 mainly American patients shows one in three COVID-19 survivors develop neurological or
psychiatric disorders within six months.Anxiety and mood disorders affect 17% and 14% of these individuals, suggesting a prolonged pandemic
(Photo Internet reproduction)The shift to remote work and greater digital use complicates work-life balance, possibly extending work hours
envy.Moreover, increasing political polarization in Brazil leads to societal fragmentation, undermining community ties crucial for mental
also exacerbate mental health challenges.Family dynamics and cultural pressures significantly influence mental health, acting as either
buffers or aggravators.Importantly, the accessibility and quality of mental health services are crucial areas needing immediate
This understanding is vital not only for individual recovery but also for societal resilience.As Brazil and the world aim to overcome the
