EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE NO CONTEXTO ORGANIZACIONAL: UMA PROPOSTA DE CONSCIENTIZAÇÃO PARA SAÚDE MENTAL

Abstract

Themes focused on mental health care are still little addressed in society, which perpetuates the prejudices and stigmas related to the theme. It is also known that in recent years suicide rates and rates of mental disorders and sick leave due to depression and anxiety have increased. Therefore, this study aims to reflect on an educational practice as a way of awareness for mental health using the assumptions of health education in an urbanization company in the city of Guarapuava/ PR. This is a qualitative research whose methodology is based on Action Research. The theoretical framework covers the themes of Health Education, Organizational Psychology and Occupational Health Psychology. The proposed practice consisted of conducting a focus group with 13 employees from one of the company’s departments, covering topics related to mental health and psychosocial risks. The instruments used were the conversation wheel, the field diary and a questionnaire. After the meeting and data collection, they were analyzed under the methodology of narrative analysis. The contribution of mental health education in raising awareness of issues related to mental health in the work environment was evidenced.