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76 - REFLEXÕES SOBRE ADOECIMENTO MENTAL DO TRABALHADOR

Doi: 10.47094/ICOLUBRAPECI.2026/RS-76

PALAVRAS CHAVE: Serviços de saúde. Transtornos mentais. Saúde ocupacional.

KEYWORDS: Health services. Mental disorders. Occupational health.

ABSTRACT:
Introduction: Scientific literature identifies mental illness as a trigger for mental and behavioral disorders that impair individuals' quality of life. In the workplace, mental illness results in work incapacity and early retirement due to disability. The World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that over one billion people live with a mental disorder and highlights the need for further public health action. Objective: To reflect on the impact of mental illness in the workplace and on health services, in light of findings from the WHO guide. Methodology: This is a reflective study based on the WHO guide *World Mental Health Today* and a review of articles from the Medline database (via PubMed) addressing the question: What is the relationship between workplace mental illness and health services? The search utilized the Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms "Mental illness in the workplace" and "health services," focusing on randomized clinical trials and systematic reviews published within the last five years; data collection took place in February 2026. The review identified 17 articles; following screening and quality assessment, four articles were included. Results: According to the WHO guide, the global rise in mental disorders is alarming, with women being the most affected group. The situation also entails annual productivity and labor losses exceeding US$ 1 trillion and highlights the inadequacy of health services. The review indicated that workers—particularly men, often young and single—do not seek out health services. However, mental health promotion in the workplace—including physical activity, mental health programs, alcohol consumption prevention, and problem-solving interventions—has yielded positive results. Conclusion: Although mental illness is increasing exponentially and health services face limitations, male workers have not been seeking health resources. Nevertheless, workplace-based interventions have proven effective.

Autores

  • Ana Paula De Freitas Fernandes

  • Andrezza Bernardes De Oliveira

  • Evânio Coimbra Rosa

  • Kelly Karina Fiomari

  • Marli Aparecida Reis Coimbra

  • Márcia Maria Alves

  • Suiane Martins Fornaziero

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