National Registry of Missing Persons has information on missing people Reproduction/CNPD Between January and May 2026, Amazonas recorded 389 cases of disappearances and 286 locations of people, according to data from the National Public Security Information System (Sinesp), released by the state Public Security Secretariat (SSP-AM). The disappearance of a family member is considered by experts to be one of the most painful situations for any family. Of every 100 missing persons reports in the state, around 74 result in a location. The rate is higher among children and adolescents: 81.8% return home. Among adults, the rate drops to 69.8%. Experts highlight that, behind the numbers, there are emotional dramas that affect not only those who disappear, but also the entire family. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp The pain of 'ambiguous loss' Unlike traditional mourning, where there is a clear outcome, disappearance imposes on families what psychology calls "ambiguous loss". According to psychologist Flávia Ribeiro, this scenario prevents farewell rituals from being carried out, halting the process of working through suffering.
Amazonas records 389 disappearances between January and May 2026
National Registry of Missing Persons has information on missing people Reproduction/CNPD Between January and May 2026, Amazonas recorded 389 cases of disappearances and 286 locations of people, according to data from...
She states that, in the short term, this generates anxiety, anguish and disorganization of the routine. In the long term, many families start to live in search of answers, which can lead to depression and internal conflicts. The return and new challenges Reuniting with a missing family member, although expected, also brings challenges. Returning does not end the suffering: absence can leave psychological consequences for those who disappeared and their relatives. According to Flávia Ribeiro, many young people who return home experience emotional fragility, shame, fear of social judgment and feelings of guilt. In some cases, there are clear signs of trauma. "To deal with this reality, the medical and psychological recommendation is unrestricted acceptance and the search for professional support", warns Flávia. The psychologist emphasizes that the family must welcome the young person without judgment or excessive demands, allowing them to share the experience in their own time. Uncontrolled care After a disappearance, it is common for parents to start watching their children excessively. Flávia Ribeiro warns that protection cannot be transformed into control. "It is necessary to seek a balance so that protection does not become control. Trust must be rebuilt little by little, through dialogue”, he says.
