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Every head, a sentence: Deconstructing stigmas in mental health

Rozeira CHB;
Silva MF;
Araújo SOS;
Cruz GJM;
Neves DPS;
Santos WFC;
Gutzeit F;
Alves BS;
Shigemori EMS;
Santos JHV;
Brandão LAM;
Marins BCT

Carlos Henrique Barbosa Rozeira

Marcos Fernandes da Silva

Shirlei de Oliveira Soares Araújo

Guilherme Jorge Mezentier da Cruz

Damiana Pereira da Silva Neves

Wellington Flávio Cardoso dos Santos

Fabiana Gutzeit

Bruna de Souza Alves

Endiamara Magda Segala Shigemori

Julio Henrique Vicente dos Santos

Lilian Almerinda Moraes Brandão

Beatriz Cavalcante Trindade Marins


Keywords

Mental health
Madness
Mental disorders
Psychiatric reform
Social stigmas

Abstract

The article proposes a reflection on the complexity of the human mind and the stigmas associated with madness throughout history and in contemporary society. Addressing fundamental concepts about mental health, the evolution of the understanding of madness in the world and its relation to the Brazilian context, the text emphasizes the importance of an inclusive and compassionate approach in caring for people with mental disorders. The evolution of conceptions of madness throughout history is presented, highlighting the transition from terms like mental alienation to mental disorder, reflecting social, political, and scientific changes. The text emphasizes the need to replace stigmatizing terms with more updated and less pejorative language, promoting a broader and more respectful understanding of mental health. Additionally, the article discusses the importance of mental health as a collective project, which should be incorporated into everyday life and not restricted to specific awareness campaigns. It highlights the influence of various biological, psychological, social, and environmental factors on mental health, emphasizing that its care goes beyond the absence of mental disorders, encompassing emotional and psychological well-being. The research also addresses the trajectory of psychiatric reform in Brazil, highlighting transformations in the national mental health policy and the emergence of social movements in favor of anti-asylum struggles. It is concluded that the exclusion of madness is rooted in social and cultural discourses, and its deconstruction requires a paradigm shift and a more inclusive and respectful approach to mental disorders. In summary, the article offers a comprehensive and critical analysis of issues related to mental health and madness, encouraging reflection on stigmas and prejudices and advocating for a more humanized and inclusive approach in the care and promotion of the rights of people with mental disorders.

 

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.007-064


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Copyright (c) 2024 Carlos Henrique Barbosa Rozeira, Marcos Fernandes da Silva, Shirlei de Oliveira Soares Araújo, Guilherme Jorge Mezentier da Cruz, Damiana Pereira da Silva Neves, Wellington Flávio Cardoso dos Santos, Fabiana Gutzeit, Bruna de Souza Alves, Endiyamara Magda Segala Shigemori, Julio Henrique Vicente dos Santos, Lilian Almerinda Moraes Brandão, Beatriz Cavalcante Trindade Marins

Author(s)

  • Carlos Henrique Barbosa Rozeira
  • Marcos Fernandes da Silva
  • Shirlei de Oliveira Soares Araújo
  • Guilherme Jorge Mezentier da Cruz
  • Damiana Pereira da Silva Neves
  • Wellington Flávio Cardoso dos Santos
  • Fabiana Gutzeit
  • Bruna de Souza Alves
  • Endiamara Magda Segala Shigemori
  • Julio Henrique Vicente dos Santos
  • Lilian Almerinda Moraes Brandão
  • Beatriz Cavalcante Trindade Marins