Solidarity economy and mental health in Brazil: producing culture for autonomy

Abstract This text approaches the articulation between solidarity economy practices and production of citizenship autonomy among individuals in psychosocial suffering, through an artistic/cultural production. The confluence public mental healthcare associated work as alternative to labor insertion for people suffering from disease is, although still challenging, very important Brazil. We analyze two consolidated experiences, each extending over a period decades: Suburban Madness group city Rio de Janeiro, GeraçãoPOA Porto Alegre, both Brazilian capitals states Janeiro Grande do Sul, respectively. relevance this research lies showing fruitful intersections social movements, health care, arts, especially now that Brazil is facing authoritarianism, which places at risk democratic achievements policies movements.