An analysis of data obtained from the Brazilian Health Information System of the Ministry of Health was carried out allowing an overview of the distribution of psychologists in the Unified Health Brazilian System (SUS) and of the services they offer. Professionals of the psychological field comprised 1,0% of the total registered, and just as with other professions the northern region is in greater disadvantage. In addition, the distribution of psychologists per state is not related to the number of habitants or the health unit network. These data make it possible to discuss the adoption of different guiding policies for the action of psychologists in the public health services.
Psychology; Public health; Mental health; Psychology professionals
