Sentido de vida : implicações na saúde mental

Abstract

Living with meaning is one of the great inspirations of the human being. But what is the meaning of life and how is it structured? When someone says "I dont see any sense in life anymore", do he really know what he means? Although there are many discussions on the subject in the literature, answering such questions about the meaning of life remains a cause of perplexity and unease in contemporary society. With regard to mental health, it appears that suffering and being frustrated by the lack of meaning is not a disease, it can mobilize the individual in the search for meaning. However, when the individual fails to realize this sense, there is a high probability of mental illness and risky behavior practices. This work aims to present some propositions about the concept of the meaning of life, as well as to reflect on its impact on mental health. As a methodology, a bibliographic analysis on the subject was carried out. It appears that the process of construction of meaning is essential for the prevention and promotion of mental health. Therefore, dedicating oneself to the theme of the concept of the meaning of life can contribute to studies of understanding and intervention in the existential problematic of contemporary man.