From: The mental health system in Brazil: Policies and future challenges
Worker | Number | Rate per 100,000 inhabitants |
---|---|---|
1. Psychiatrists1 | 6003 | 3.26 |
2. Other medical doctors, not specialized in psychiatry2 | 1065 | 0.58 |
3. Nurses | 3119 | 1.69 |
4. Psychologists3 | 18763 | 10.19 |
5. Social workers4 | 1985 | 1.08 |
6. Occupational therapists5 | 3589 | 1.95 |
TOTAL | 34524 | 18.74 |