Anxiety and Depression Support in Brazil
Rio Med Care provides consultations in English, by secure video, throughout Brazil. This page is general information and does not replace an individual medical evaluation.
Moving to a new country, working far from home or travelling for long periods can put real pressure on your mental health. Language barriers, distance from family, a different pace of life and the loss of a familiar support network are common reasons expats and long-stay travellers in Brazil start feeling anxious, low or exhausted.
Our board-certified family physicians provide an initial clinical evaluation in English, helps you understand what you are experiencing, discusses the options available in Brazil and refers you to a psychologist or psychiatrist when that is the right step.
Common symptoms
- Persistent worry, restlessness or a sense of dread
- Difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep or waking unrefreshed
- Low mood, loss of interest in things you used to enjoy
- Fatigue, poor concentration or memory lapses
- Panic episodes with palpitations, chest tightness or shortness of breath
- Appetite changes, unexplained weight loss or gain
- Physical complaints without a clear cause: headaches, stomach pain, muscle tension
When to seek medical care urgently
- Thoughts of harming yourself or others
- Inability to carry out daily activities, work or self-care
- Sudden severe chest pain, fainting or neurological symptoms (these need emergency assessment)
- Heavy alcohol or substance use to cope
In an emergency in Brazil, call 192 (SAMU) or go to the nearest emergency department. Telemedicine is not appropriate for severe or rapidly evolving conditions.
What the consultation includes
- A structured conversation about your history, current symptoms, sleep, work and life context.
- Screening with validated clinical tools when appropriate.
- A clear explanation of what is likely going on, in plain English.
- A shared plan: lifestyle measures, follow-up, referral to English-speaking mental health professionals in Brazil, and medication only when clinically indicated after the evaluation.
Prescriptions and medical certificates are issued only when clinically indicated after a live medical evaluation. Rio Med Care does not sell or deliver medications.
Frequently asked questions
Can I be seen online for anxiety or depression in Brazil?
Yes. Online consultations are conducted in compliance with CFM Resolution nº 2.314/2022 and are available throughout Brazil. If your situation needs an in-person assessment, the physician will tell you clearly.
Will I automatically get a prescription?
No. Medication is prescribed only when it is clinically indicated after a live medical evaluation. Many situations are managed with follow-up, lifestyle measures and referral to therapy.
Is the consultation in English?
Yes. Our physicians are fluent in English and native in Portuguese, so nothing gets lost in translation.
Can I continue treatment I started in my home country?
Bring your records and current treatment details to the consultation. The physician will review them and discuss how care can be continued safely in Brazil.
Book a consultation in English
Online consultation US$ 50 (available throughout Brazil). Appointments daily, 07:00–22:00 BRT.