PSYCHIATRIC REFORM

May 07 2026HEALTH

How Brazil Spends on Mental Health Outside Hospitals

Between 2001 and 2022, the Brazilian government shifted how it paid for mental health care outside of hospitals. When a key mental health law passed in 2001, about 2% of all federal health spending went to mental health services outside hospitals. By 2017, that share had dropped to 1. 7%, even thoug

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Nov 18 2024HEALTH

How Two Thinkers Can Help Shape Mental Health Reforms

Ever wondered how some old ideas can help us understand modern mental health issues? Let's dive into the thoughts of Antonio Gramsci and Walter Benjamin, two thinkers from the past who might have something valuable to say about today's mental health reforms. Antonio Gramsci, an Italian who lived a

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