Estratégias para lidar melhor com a ansiedade em tempos de pandemia

Abstract

Despite existing knowledge, the scale of the global pandemic is different, as are its effects on the population. In this sense, this work aimed to develop an intervention plan to improve the concern of the population of young people and adults in times of a pandemic, in the population of young people and adults in the city of Senador Rui Palmeira. The intervention proposal seeks to improve the perception of the population regarding mental disorders, specifically anxiety, present in the population of the municipality of Senador Rui Palmeira, and seeks to promote knowledge and professional support for the population and, consequently, change the conduct about the health-disease process in the community. The intervention is made by health education to ensure a better clarification on the prevention and promotion of health and individual psychological care. The meetings were held monthly, in the NASF room at the Pedro Vieira Rego health unit in the municipality of Senador Rui Palmeira. Opening hours are from Tuesday to Wednesday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm by appointment. To monitor the control of anxiety in young people and during the pandemic, we performed consultations with the Psychologist lasting 40 minutes with intervals of 15 to 30 days, for a period of 8 months. The results obtained during the consultations are observed by the evolution that the patient presents. In the course of this process, strategies were adjusted on how to better deal with anxiety in times of a pandemic. Recognize and welcome one's own receptions and fears, trusted people to talk to; Invest in exercises and actions that help reduce the level of stress (meditation, reading, education exercises, among other mechanisms to place thinking in the present moment) throughout the pandemic and observe as basic needs; systematic breaks during work (if possible in a calm and relaxing place) and between turns; Keep the socio-affective network active, establishing contact, even if virtual, with family, friends and colleagues; Look for sources of information, such as the World Health Organization website. This pandemic period, being considered a moment of great fear, is being considered anxiety, stress and a lot of sadness. It is important that care strategies can reduce the emotional suffering of these people.