Mortality Due to Mental and Behavioral Disorders Before, During, and After the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in Espírito Santo, Brazil: A Population-Based Ecological Time-Series Study
Background: Public health crises may disrupt mental health care and alter mortality patterns. We analyzed temporal patterns in mortality from mental and behavioral disorders in Espírito Santo, Brazil, from 2010 to 2024, encompassing the pre-pandemic, COVID-19 emergency, and subsequent periods. Methods: We conducted a p...