Enfermagem em saúde mental na atenção primária: experiências no processo formativo da residência

Abstract

Objective: to describe the experience of a resident mental health nurse inserted in a Family Health Strategy unit, and from this, to analyze the challenges and the possibilities of acting for nursing in this scenario. Method: a descriptive, experience-based study based on the practical and theoretical-practical activities of a resident nurse, with an emphasis on mental health, inserted in a Family Health Strategy (ESF), from March 2018 to March 2019. Results: The practical activities and reflections described were supported by instruments and devices to follow the resident's training process, such as portfolio and tutorials. The challenges that emerged for mental health nursing in basic care were: the worker's prejudice against the mental health user; unpreparedness and lack of management techniques; and high demand for cases without access. On the other hand, the possibilities found are: the realization of matriciamento; the implementation of support groups and the promotion and prevention of mental health in this community. Final considerations: Although weaknesses in the team approach to activities proposed by residents have been identified, it is believed that it is necessary to invest in this training space for the mental health resident.