Mental Health in Times of Crisis: A Public Health Perspective
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Mental health has taken on a central role in public health discussions, especially in the face of global crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, economic downturns, and social instability. These adversities intensify risk factors for mental disorders, demanding urgent and integrated responses from health systems. This essay presents a critical and integrative review of the current scientific literature, focusing on the Brazilian public health context and its psychosocial challenges. It addresses the fragility of the Psychosocial Care Network (RAPS), the impact of precarious work, stigma, the overload of CAPS, and the need to promote equity in care. Special attention is given to vulnerable populations and the mental health of frontline professionals. The study concludes by highlighting the necessity of intersectoral strategies, user participation, and the strengthening of public mental health policies to ensure quality, inclusive, and equitable care in times of crisis.
Author: Mario Angelo Cenedesi Júnior1*, Juliana Cascaes de Aquino Schneider2, Sheila Erika Ferro Ramalho Nobre3, Junamappe da Silva Cardoso4, Kelly Lene Lopes Calderaro5, Wagner de Aguiar Raupp6, Samuel Ribeiro Martins7, José Geraldo de Faria8, Sérgio Ernesto Raimundo Machado9, Mónica Rodrigues da Silva10, Joana Darc Ferreira da Silva11, Rosangela Sakman Gato12, César Gustavo Palomino13, Maria Cecília Merege14, Célia Fabricio de Souza Rezende15, Cristiane Karlla Mendonça Cunha16
Language: English
Subfield: Clinical Psychology
Field: Psychology
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7103891760
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