Mental health is a fundamental human right for all Brazilians, encompassing mental well-being, psychological integrity, and the full intellectual and emotional development of individuals. It’s crucial to address mental health within primary care, as this setting allows for a comprehensive approach to all aspects of an individual’s health, including not only illness but also life experiences, aspirations, and achievements. The Brazilian Ministry of Health recognizes this right and aims to provide dignified mental health care for the entire population. If you’re interested, there’s an upcoming interactive online event titled “Mental Health in Primary Care, A Right for All!” organized by FórumCCNTs on August 30th, featuring various panelists and discussions on this important topic, agenda below.

Agenda:

• 3:00 PM - Opening (hosted by Mark Barone, FórumCCNTs)
  Maria Izabel Toro (RaiaDrogasil)
  Vitor Nunes (Boehringer Ingelheim)
• 3:15 PM - 3:45 PM - Contextualization (Maria Odete Pereira, UFMG, ABEn-MG, GT Saúde Mental - FórumCCNTs)
• 3:20 PM - 3:30 PM - Epidemiology of Mental Health in Brazil (Laura Helena Silveira Guerra de Andrade, USP)
• 3:32 PM - 3:42 PM - What are the WHO/PAHO recommendations for Mental Health Care in Primary Care? (Catarina Dahl, WHO)
• 3:50 PM - 4:30 PM - Mental Health in Primary Care: Relevance, Plans, and Challenges (moderated by Andrea Levy, Instituto Obesidade Brasil)
• 3:55 PM - 4:05 PM - How is the Ministry of Health strengthening Mental Health in Primary Care? (Joana Thiesen, DESME-MS)
• 4:07 PM - 4:17 PM - How is the Ministry of Health strengthening Mental Health in Primary Care? (Marcos Pedrosa, SAPS-MS)
• 4:20 PM - 4:30 PM - How are Mental Health services guided in Supplementary Health? (Alberto Ogata, FGV)
• 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM - Panel Discussion: How to unite efforts and bring sectors together for faster and consistent progress in Mental Health Care (moderated by Juliana Fleury, ASEC+)
• 5:05 PM - 5:25 PM - Successful Practices in Mental Health in Primary Care (moderated by Eduardo Macário, SES-SC)
• 5:10 PM - 5:18 PM - Optimization Strategy for Mental Health Care in Primary Care in Florianópolis (Paula Scaim, Florianópolis Municipal Government)
• 5:20 PM - 5:28 PM - Enhancing Primary Care in Belo Horizonte for Mental Health (Grazielle Soares, Confisco Health Center | SAMU-BH)
• 5:30 PM - 5:38 PM - Schizophrenia Care Journey in Primary Care in Joinville (Claus Janke, SUS User in Joinville)
• 5:40 PM - 6:00 PM - Closing Remarks: Next steps to advance Mental Health Care in more regions and reading of the Recommendations Letter to the Ministry of Health and authorities, with an invitation for endorsement from participating institutions.