🏥 May 18 is marked by the national anti-asylum movement and a commitment to approach mental health through care in freedom, respect for human dignity, and the strengthening of care networks that embrace people in their entirety.
The anti-asylum movement proposes not only replacing institutions but also promoting a profound transformation in how society understands mental suffering, recognizing rights, promoting autonomy, and combating exclusionary practices.
📚 Studies published in Cadernos de Saúde Pública show that progress in psychiatric reform in Brazil depends not only on expanding community services but also on continuous investment in decent working conditions for mental health teams.
💛 Professionals working in community-based services face daily challenges ranging from insufficient resources to the need for greater integration between teams and public policies. Ensuring technical support, adequate infrastructure, and recognition of their work is an essential part of any care system committed to serving the public.