Saúde mental e serviço social : tecendo elementos para um debate

Abstract

The general objective of this work is to weave elements for a debate about mental illness in the Brazilian context, the neoliberal wave and the implications for the professional practice of social workers in a neoliberal situation. To this end, we sought to understand the domination of capital over work, as being one of the factors that cause the psychological illness of individuals. It was necessary to understand the trajectory of mental health care and how professional work takes place in the field of mental health. The methodology used throughout this work assumes a qualitative nature, with an exploratory character, focusing on historicaldialectical materialism, as it provides the opportunity to reach the object of study beyond its essence and totality. Thus, throughout the chapters we address the importance of firm action by Social Services in the fight against threats and the dismantling of public policies, as well as the role of social workers in defending human rights.