Projeto de intervenção para cuidados com a saúde mental de usuários idosos em uma comunidade rural do município de Perobal/PR

Abstract

This Final Graduate Project (FGP) aims to develop an intervention project focused on elderly individuals living in social isolation and experiencing psychological distress, including symptoms of depression, in a rural community in the municipality of Perobal, in northwestern Paraná. The project proposes the use of the 15-item Geriatric Depression Scale (GDS-15) for screening and early identification of depressive symptoms. Older adults with scores indicating moderate to severe depression will be referred for specialized evaluation, involving psychologists and psychiatrists through external partnerships and telemedicine. Additionally, the project emphasizes the creation of a community support network composed of health agents and volunteers, with the goal of developing activities to strengthen social and community ties. These actions aim to provide ongoing psychosocial support, improve quality of life, and promote the social inclusion of older adults, contributing to the reduction of isolation and mental suffering.