Importance of caregivers in the routine of people with mental disorders

The psychologist explains the importance of qualified care for patients with mental disorders

According to information from the World Health Organization (WHO), 86% of Brazilian citizens suffer from some kind of mental disorder. For this reason, in many families, it is necessary to have specialized assistance to care for and guide people who have a certain level of mental disability, as they require special attention.

The work of carers

In this context, the psychologist Tais Fernandes, who works at Grupo Said, a company specializing in assistants for the elderly and people with disabilities, emphasizes the importance of having trained professionals. That’s why these experts have specific training.

“These caregivers learn to have a active listening and a humanised service, in this way really understanding the question and listening to what the patient wants, not only with words, but also through behavioral interpretation,” he adds.

professional guide

These professionals guarantee management techniques in different situations, knowing how to deal with moments of adversity, such as aggressive, dissociative, delusional, depressive, anxious behaviors, among others. In these situations, drive of the professional can affect the intensity and duration of events.

empathetic care

Taís Fernandes says that health professionals are also trained to cognitively stimulate such patients, to exercise mental health, according to their abilities and limitation.

“Caring is also life, looking at the other without prejudice and one’s own opinions is synonymous with freedom. To act ethically it is necessary to reflect on this. Therefore, the caregiver has empathy and a lot of respect, understanding that we all live different lives and every existence must be respected and accepted”, concludes the psychologist.

By Giovanna Rebello

Source: Terra

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