Thiago Pinheiro Rodrigues, a 21-year-old from Pariquera-Açu in São Paulo, has been missing since October 17 after experiencing a mental health crisis related to his schizophrenia diagnosis. His mother, Marilaine Maria Pinheiro, reported that he had been refusing to take his medication and had suffered a psychotic episode just days before his disappearance. Despite being taken to the hospital for a calmative treatment, he returned home the same day, which raised concerns regarding his well-being.

On October 16, after spending the night with his mother, Thiago asked to return to his father's house. This was the last time his mother heard from him, as he went missing shortly after arriving at his father's residence. Given his condition and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, Marilaine is urging the public to assist in the search and notify authorities if they have any information regarding her son’s whereabouts.

The situation highlights the challenges faced by individuals with mental health issues and the critical importance of community support in such distressing situations. Thiago's case emphasizes the urgent need for mental health awareness and adequate support systems, particularly in times of crisis, to help prevent such unfortunate incidents from occurring and to ensure the safety of individuals like him.