Foster a new mental health culture in schools

In 2026, we began the year with important progress in the Ame Sua Mente na Escola program, in partnership with the São Paulo State Department of Education (SEDUC-SP).

In February, we opened enrollment for the new cycle of our mental health training program for educators, which will take place from March to July 2026.

Ame Sua Mente na Escola addresses topics such as depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and bullying. The course also provides practical strategies to help educators and school leaders address these issues in the classroom, while emphasizing care and well-being for their own mental health.

This expansion is the result of consolidating our work throughout 2025. Last year, we carried out two rounds of the program within the State of São Paulo, reaching more than 3,100 educators and school leaders. We also established a partnership with Centro Paula Souza, engaging more than 400 professionals from Technical Schools (ETECs) and Faculties of Technology (FATECs).

We will soon share the results of the 2025 impact evaluation of Ame Sua Mente na Escola.

The results have strengthened our credibility. For the second consecutive year, the Institute was recognized by the Melhores ONGs Award, remaining among the 100 best NGOs in Brazil.

In addition, we were featured in thedotgood — one of the most respected international rankings in the sector — and are among the 15 finalists of the LED Award – Luz na Educação, selected from more than 2,400 registered initiatives.

We remain convinced that investing in mental health means investing in quality education, healthier relationships, and a more just future.

None of this would be possible without the trust and support of people like you, who believe in our work and walk alongside us.

We will continue to share, with transparency, each new step of this journey.