Políticas de austeridade, transtornos mentais comuns e estratégias de cuidado possíveis às populações vulnerabilizadas

Abstract

Considering that the set of predatory measures of austerity regimes contributes to the increase of symptoms understood as common mental disorders (CMD) and that psychology professionals can act to reduce the damage caused to vulnerable groups by collaboratively building ethical strategies and policies for managing the disease. psychological suffering and health production, this integrative review intends to analyze the repercussions of the austerity measures adopted in Brazil on the health of the population that does not belong to the economically favored classes by government decisions. It is possible to find studies that point out relationships between CMD and social vulnerability and define their symptoms as insomnia, fatigue, forgetfulness, irritability, concentration difficulties, somatic complaints with feelings of worthlessness, and are usually found in individuals low socioeconomic class, women, users of alcohol and other drugs, among other minority groups. In addition, possible care strategies in the exercise of Psychology with vulnerable populations are discussed.