Abstract

SERAFIMI, Maísa Pedro da Silva; GOMESI, Karin Martins; SILVAI, Dipaula Minotto da  and  BRUNELI, João Luiz. Profile of children attended at the Içara mental health clinic – SC. Est. Inter. Psicol. [online]. 2019, vol.10, n.2, pp. 192-209. ISSN 2236-6407.

Abstract This study aimed to outline the profile of the children attending the Mental Health Outpatient Clinic of Içara SC. For that, a documentary research, of quantitative approach and of exploratory nature, was carried out. Data collection was done through the records of children aged 6 to 11 years old between 2013 and June 2016. It was observed that 58.3% were males, 38.3% are between 8 and 9 years of age and 27% are referred for suspected Neurodevelopmental disorder. In this local 53% are cared for by the psychologist, 31% make psychotherapy, 21% use medication and 12% associate psychotherapy with psychotropic drugs. However, it is necessary to think about practices for this demand under biopsychosocial logic. Knowing the user becomes possible subsidy to rethink current practices and formulate better methods of action.

Keywords : public policies; childhood; mental health.

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