SERVIDORES PÚBLICOS: UMA ANÁLISE DA SAÚDE MENTAL DO POLICIAL MILITAR

Abstract

This article aims to present research results that show the policeman's perception of his mental health. Also present possible causes of mental illness and its social2 consequences. The methodology used was bibliographic researched in Google academic. In short, eight articles, four newspaper articles and two reports were selected. Achieving the following results: the perception of the military policeman regarding mental health is neither consolidated nor homogeneous, those who become ill perceive late and those who are in the process of becoming ill do not realize the risks. Research has shown that military police officers experience traumatizing situations and do not receive adequate and sufficient psychological counseling. What stood out in the researches were the low salaries paid to the category and the poor working conditions. It has been found that the illness of the military police officer causes immense problems for their lives, their families and the society to which they provide services. For sound policies and work processes, we stress the need for effective state investment in public safety.