The share of Brazilian scientific publications in psychiatry and mental health among the world's top 10% most-cited was not specified for 2023. Forecasts indicate a gradual increase from 6.68% in 2024 to 7.41% in 2028. The year-on-year growth between 2024 and 2025 is 2.85%, while from 2025 to 2026 it is 2.63%. The compound annual growth rate over this five-year period is approximately 2.62%.
Future trends to watch include the impact of increased funding, international collaborations, and advancements in mental health research methodologies, which may accelerate Brazil’s contribution to high-impact scientific publications.