Innovation in Clinical Devices for Mental Health During the Pandemic

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v16i103p18446-18457

Keywords:

COVID-19, Mental Health, Teams, Mental Health Services

Abstract

Objective: To investigate the worsening of clinical conditions and innovative interprofessional collaborations within a mental health service during the pandemic. Method: This study was conducted with psychoanalysts working in mental health services, based on the analysis of three field diaries and four semi-structured interviews. Results: It was identified that, in mental health services, several adaptations were made during the pandemic period. The teams introduced innovative activities, such as online theater groups and audiovisual productions, the use of messaging applications for organizing groups and maintaining outpatient care, with the aim of sustaining mental health care. Conclusion: The pandemic context highlighted the creative and innovative potential of the teams, who, without abandoning the fundamental conditions of clinical practices, created space to accommodate the new reality of mental health demands, also enabling the symbolization and maintenance of social bonds.

Author Biography

Katia Tarouquella Brasil, Doutora em Psicologia Clínica e Cultura; Universidade de Brasília.

 

 

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Published

2025-12-23

How to Cite

Silva, M. de S. e, Costa, J. E. M. da, Santos, I. F. dos, & Brasil, K. T. (2025). Innovation in Clinical Devices for Mental Health During the Pandemic. Sa´úde Coletiva (Barueri), 16(103), 18446–18457. https://doi.org/10.36489/saudecoletiva.2025v16i103p18446-18457

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Qualitative Article