MENTAL HEALTH CARE: MEANINGS AND STRATEGIES FOR FAMILIES

Abstract

Objective: To understand the meanings and strategies developed by the families of patients in mental health monitoring. Method: The research is exploratory-descriptive, with a qualitative approach, which took place in a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS I), in the Northeast. The research consisted of 20 family members of patients in psychological distress, through accessibility and convenience. The data collection technique was the Focus Group (FG), through guiding questions of the script, with reflective questions, the FG was guided. The Bardin Analysis was used. The research followed the ethical precepts, under the CAAE: 22372113.0.0000.5182. Results: Two categories were built: I- Meaning of Care and II - Coping strategies for adversities. Conclusion: The study reached its initial objective and in its categories, the complexity of mental health care and the need for new strategies with the patients' families were perceived.