A atuação da/do Assistente Social na área da Saúde Mental

Abstract

This course conclusion work is entitled " The acting of the social worker in the area of mental health", making a brief historical contextualization about Mental Health in Brazil, the importance of the Psychiatric reform for the organization of this area, as well as the realization of professional practice in this field of action and their participation and intervention in Psychosocial Training Centers - CAPS. To this end, bibliographic and documentary research was carried out on the subject in question. It is worth noting that the interest in this topic stems from the experience in the practice of Mandatory Curricular Internship I and II, carried out at the Hospital Escola Portugal Ramalho and at CAPS AD (extension of the hospital). The work carried out by Social Workers, together with other professionals in the area of Mental Health, is of paramount importance for users to have a humanized care and in line with human and social rights, considering the adverse reality that crosses daily life in hospitals. Of mental health.