Mental health care: narratives of family members of voice hearers

Authors

  • Priscilla dos Santos da Silva Federal University of Pelotas image/svg+xml
  • Rita de Cássia Maciazeki-Gomes Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul image/svg+xml
  • Maria Laura de Oliveira Couto Federal University of Pelotas image/svg+xml
  • Alice Monte Negro de Paiva Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul image/svg+xml
  • Carolina Siomionki Gramajo Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul image/svg+xml
  • Luciane Prado Kantorski Federal University of Pelotas image/svg+xml

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-6564e210004

Keywords:

family, caregivers, voice hearers, mental health

Abstract

Considering the challenges of social reintegration and the composition of care strategies in a context of liberty, this study aims to analyze the narratives of family members of voice hearers regarding their experiences as caregivers from a psychosocial perspective. Narrative interviews were conducted with family members of individuals attending a group of voice hearers at a Psychosocial Care Center in the city of Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. Three thematic axes were obtained from the thematic analysis of interview data: (1) experience of hearing voices and the need for care; (2) family: care practices; and (3) therapeutic strategies: weaving care networks in mental health. Caregivers report difficulties in living with family members who hear voices, carerelated work overload, and challenges faced in daily life. In this context, the results stress the importance of mutual aid groups in supporting caregivers.

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Author Biographies

  • Priscilla dos Santos da Silva, Federal University of Pelotas

    Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil

  • Rita de Cássia Maciazeki-Gomes, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil

  • Maria Laura de Oliveira Couto, Federal University of Pelotas

    Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil

  • Alice Monte Negro de Paiva, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil

  • Carolina Siomionki Gramajo, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul

    Universidade Federal do Rio Grande, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil

  • Luciane Prado Kantorski, Federal University of Pelotas

    Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Rio Grande, RS, Brazil

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Published

2021-11-08

Issue

Vol. 32 (2021)

Section

Articles

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Mental health care: narratives of family members of voice hearers. (2021). Psicologia USP, 32, e210004. https://doi.org/10.1590/0103-6564e210004