%0 Journal Article
%T The Landscape of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry in Brazil
%A C&#233
%A sar Reichert
%A Francisco Baptista Assump&#231
%A &#227
%A o
%A Ana Mageste
%A Paulo Azev&#234
%A do
%J Open Journal of Psychiatry
%P 199-206
%@ 2161-7333
%D 2025
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/ojpsych.2025.153017
%X <b>Background:</b> There is limited information regarding the number of child and adolescent psychiatrists and their distribution across Brazilian states. <b>Objective:</b> To determine the number of Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists (CAP) in Brazil, their distribution by state, and whether there are enough professionals in this field. <b>Method:</b> A cross-sectional study using secondary data available online. Statistical analysis was performed with BioEstat 5.0 statistic software. <b>Results:</b> There are 871 CAPs in Brazil, which are unevenly distributed across the states. This number is insufficient, necessitating a 2840% increase to meet the demand. <b>Conclusion:</b> In addition to the inadequate number of professionals, their distribution is unequal, with significant concentrations in state capitals and a few states. The number of CAP in Brazil is far below the recommended level, with poor geographic distribution.
%K Psychiatry
%K Child
%K Adolescent
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=142699