Abstract
Objective: To analyze the knowledge and practices of teaching-learning of teaching in mental health in two public institutions of higher education in Alagoas, as well as to identify the tools and methodologies that have been used by teachers. Methods: Exploratory, cross-sectional study, in a qualitative perspective, with the object of study being teaching in mental health, represented by teachers from five undergraduate courses at both educational institutions. The data were obtained from the choice, using a structured questionnaire and a semi-structured interview script. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee. Results: The results show that there are a variety of tools, didactics, such as conversation circles, dialogical explanation, seminars and debates, as well as scenarios for the theoretical-practical articulation used by the teachers and that the contents and theoretical references used have different orientations. Conclusion: In these institutions, teaching has been guided by the strategy that students seek from the perspective of Public Policy on Mental Health.