CAMINHOS DA EDUCAÇÃO POPULAR EM SAÚDE NO CUIDADO À SAÚDE MENTAL NA ESTRATÉGIA SAÚDE DA FAMÍLIA
Abstract
Este capítulo apresenta um recorte de uma pesquisa-intervenção que teve como objetivo mapear as estratégias de cuidado à saúde mental na Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) a partir da Educação Popular em Saúde (EPS).A investigação evidenciou que, embora muitos profissionais da ESF desconhecessem o conceito ABSTRACT: This chapter presents a section of an intervention-research project aimed at mapping mental health care strategies within the Family Health Strategy (ESF), based on Popular Health Education (EPS).The study revealed that although many professionals were unfamiliar with the formal concept of EPS, they already practiced its principles through qualified listening, individual consultations, group activities, and matrix support.The proposed Continuing Education sought to improve mental health care and highlight local knowledge, strengthening the bond between professionals and users.The experience demonstrated the transformative potential of EPS in promoting more humanized, co-responsible, and context-aware care.
Fields of Study & Subjects
Health
Nursing
Elderly Care
Health and Medical Education
Psychiatric care and mental health services
Publication details
- Pages
- 58–68
- Publication date
- 5 March 2026
- Language
- PT
- Document type
- Book chapter