Saúde mental e trabalho em instituições de privação de liberdade : uma revisão narrativa

Abstract

Juvenile detention and correctional and rehabilitation institutions are work environments permeated by verbal and physical violence. Workers who perform their work activities in this location, especially counselor agents and prison correctional officers are professionals who are incessantly exposed to unusual situations, such as riots, rebellions and threats to life, physical and mental integrity. So these workers must be vigilant, should stay constantly alert, because any distraction can be conducive to the emergence of adverse situations. Due to the dangers, environmental pressures, the rhythm of accelerated work, among other negative factors, these professionals are subjected to considerable physical and mental stress, with intense mental suffering, which ultimately affecting your health.This study is a narrative review, which characterized the national scientific production on the work of detention institutions and their relationship with mental health. A search of publications was conducted in the databases of SCIELO, VHL and BDTD data and selected by reading the title or the abstract of the study in case of questions. The results were organized into frames for better viewing. The categories of analysis were drawn from the full reading of selected works.14 publications were found and of these only four studies on the relationship and mental health related to socio agent group work. Studies have shown that counselors agents and the correctional officers, and exposure to inappropriate work environment, are exposed to physical and psychological dangers. also showed some worsening who have attained the mental health of these workers, which may be related to the work environment to which they are inserted. Despite the suffering caused by this work, functional stability, the salary category, the scale on duty system and participation in decision making are considered experiences of pleasure.