Keywords
Mental health
Epidemiological surveillance
Burnout syndrome
COVID-19
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Abstract
Objective: To analyze the distribution and sociodemographic profile of reported work-related mental disorders in Santa Catarina between 2020 and 2024. Methods: A descriptive epidemiological study analyzing secondary data on occupational mental health-related notifications collected from official databases. Sociodemographic, occupational, and diagnostic variables were assessed, using statistical tests for temporal associations. Results: Between 2020 and 2024, 288 cases of work-related mental disorders were reported in Santa Catarina, concentrated in the age groups of 20–34 years (40.97%) and 35–49 years (42.01%). An increase in cases from 43 to 87 was observed, with a female predominance (72.57%) and a majority of white workers (70.83%). A significant rise was noted among mixed-race individuals (p < 0.0001) and workers with complete high school and higher education (p = 0.0146). Neurotic disorders (ICD F40–F48) were the most common, while Burnout cases increased from 3 to 25. Age group and sex showed no significant association (p > 0.05). Conclusion: The study revealed changes in the epidemiological profile of work-related mental disorders, highlighting the need for preventive policies and continuous mental health surveillance in the workplace. A limitation lies in the use of secondary data, which may be underreported.
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