SOCIAL AND PSYCHOLOGICAL PROFILE OF CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS EVALUATED IN A CONTRACT INSTITUTION IN PONTA GROSSA-PR

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.159372321014

• Palavras-chave: Covid-19; mental health; depression; anxiety; psychiatry; pandemic.

• Keywords: Covid-19; mental health; depression; anxiety; psychiatry; pandemic.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: The Guarda Mirim of Ponta Grossa is an institution that assists children and adolescents in situations of social vulnerability. Objectives: To trace the social and psychological profile of the minors assisted by the Guarda Mirim in order to plan some type of intervention to be performed later on to improve the quality of life of these individuals. Method: A questionnaire was applied about several personal, emotional and clinical information of the minors. Results: It was observed that these are people in a situation of fragility and precariousness who have experienced traumatic situations and have complaints of anxious and depressive symptoms, have impaired sleep and inadequate nutrition. The interventions have already started, with lectures about the most frequent themes in the interviews, such as insomnia. The project contributes significantly to the well-being of the population it serves and brings knowledge and experience to the participating students.