Tecnologias de abordagem em saúde mental na Estratégia Saúde da Família

Abstract

This study seeks to support the discussion of the contribution of group activities to people with mental disorders, exploring the possibility of implementing new technologies approach in primary care that can empower the individual to adopt postures aiming to citizenship and mental health. It is noteworthy in this context the scenario of the Family Health Strategy, with nurses as reference team. The aim of this study was to prepare a plan of action aimed at promoting mental health through collective activities for users of the area covered by the C Team Unity Family Health Caiuá, located in the municipality of Curitiba - PR. The methodology for the theoretical literature review was kind of narrative being the source research database of digital SciELO (Scientific Electronic Library Online), VHL (Virtual Health Library) and other sites on the subject, as well as research in: articles research (theoretical and / or literature review), monographs, dissertations, conference presentations and the review was conducted in the period from September to November/2012. After reviewing the literature, we sought to develop an intervention plan by building knowledge-based groups organized in the form of wheels conversations inspired by Paulo Freire method of teaching is noteworthy that the group provides the health care professional view of the subject in a holistic manner, considering the social determinants (working conditions, housing, education, family life and the life of an individual and / or group) and its context. It also enables the empowerment of the individual through introspection and meeting personal responses to cope with their anguish. Thus, as a group presupposes the possibility of implementing new promotion strategy, transformation and autonomy of the subject in Primary Health Family, especially related to mental illness and / or addiction, and another feature to be added in current practice of nurses in Family Health.