A ATUAL ATUAÇÃO DO SERVIÇO SOCIAL NA SAÚDE MENTAL NOS PROGRAMAS GOVERNAMENTAIS BRASILEIROS

Abstract

This study explores the role of social workers in supporting mental health within government programs, considering their professional involvement in various contexts. The research investigates social issues related to mental health support, emphasizing the social exclusion of individuals with mental disorders, deprivation of social rights, and lack of integration into intersectoral networks. The aim is to understand the delimitation and importance of social workers' responsibilities in current mental health policies, especially in the aftermath of the crisis caused by covid 19. The study examines the trajectory of social work in mental health, from its involvement in psychiatric hospitals to the implementation of Psychiatric Reform and the creation of the Un ified Health System (SUS). Moreover, it explores the challenges faced by social workers, including the need to work in multidisciplinary teams, coordinate with intersectoral networks, and establish humanized and interdisciplinary practices. The research em ploys the dialectical method and emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinarity, social control, and community participation. The study concludes that social workers play a crucial role in promoting the citizenship of mental health service users, working to ensure their social rights and contributing to psychosocial rehabilitation.