Mental health and work: meanings and limits of theoretical models

Authors

  • Josicelia Dumêt Fernandes Bahia Federal University; School of Nursing
  • Cristina M. M. Melo Bahia Federal University; School of Nursing
  • Maria Carolina C. M. Gusmão Bahia Federal University; School of Nursing
  • Juliana Fernandes Bahia Federal University; Faculty of Medicine
  • Angélica Guimarães Bahia Federal University; School of Nursing

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000500024

Keywords:

mental health, work, stress, living conditions, health-disease process

Abstract

This text is a revision of the most important theoretical approaches that fundament the studies about Mental Health and Work, pointing to the basic concepts, categories of analyses and respective limits. The objective is to underline some conceptions about the theme, in the attempt to contribute with a way to face the problems, questions and difficulties imposed by the construction of this object of study. Thus, the text is based on the critical review of theoretical paradigms that predominate in studies about Mental Health and Work. Finally, it indicates some important theoretical questions about the relation between mental health and work.

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Published

2006-10-01

Issue

Vol. 14 No. 5 (2006)

Section

Review Articles

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How to Cite

Fernandes, J. D., Melo, C. M. M., Gusmão, M. C. C. M., Fernandes, J., & Guimarães, A. (2006). Mental health and work: meanings and limits of theoretical models. Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem, 14(5), 803-811. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0104-11692006000500024