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Abstract Objective: present an experience report of health education actions in the waiting room. Methods: activity carried out by resident professionals in Mental Health, in August 2022, in the city of Camaragibe, state of Pernambuco, Brazil. Interactive perspectives were used among professionals and users. Results: three waiting room activities were carried out with an average number of 8 to 10 users in each action and an average duration of 15 to 20 minutes on the themes: Green July, Lilac August and rational use and disposal of medicines, in two basic units and a philanthropic institution. Participants showed interest and high participation. Conclusion: the investment in waiting rooms was seen as of paramount importance, with a view to minimizing distance between the popular knowledge of the family and health professionals, and to promote reflections and community participation in critical knowledge.

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