Contemporaneity is marked by a mediatized society, in which the media exert influence on social instances, including even the contexts related to the field of health. This research is characterized by a qualitative study, ...

OBJETIVOS: Procurou-se investigar como a doença mental afetou a vida cotidiana do paciente que está convivendo na sociedade e analisar as possibilidades de inclusão social encontradas pelos sujeitos da pesquisa. MÉTODOS: ...

For all people, mental and physical health and social well-being are vital components inextricably linked. With the growing knowledge about this interdependence, it can be clearly accepted that mental health is a central ...

In this paper we analyze the conceptions of high school students about mental health issues, and discuss the creation of mental basic health programs in schools. We base our findings in a quantitative survey carried out ...

BACKGROUND: Mental, neurological, and substance (MNS) use disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide; specifically in Peru, MNS affect 1 in 5 persons. However, the great majority of people suffering from these ...