MENTAL DISORDERS AND LIFE SKILLS IN ADMINISTRATIVE HEALTH PROFESSIONALS

Abstract

Introduction: Work is an important aspect in the construction of people's identity and therefore it is essential to understand its influence on mental health. Studies have pointed out the relationship between the development of life skills and mental health in health workers, and the deficit in these skills can contribute to the development of  anxious symptoms, depression, stress and Burnout syndrome. Objectives: To evaluate the presence of symptoms of anxiety, depression, stress at work and urinary in health professionals, correlating these data with the development of life skills. Method: Collaborators in the health area of a medical specialties outpatient clinic were invited, 20 professionals enrolled and agreed to participate in the research. For data collection, the following were used: Sociodemographic questionnaire and health/disease conditions; Life Skills Scale (EHV); Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD); Short version of the "Job Stress Scale" (JSS) and Burnout Characterization Scale (ECB). Descriptive, comparative and correlation statistical analysis of the variables investigated was performed. Results: The sample evaluated showed deficient levels in life skills (75%), as well as symptoms of anxiety (80%), depression (45%) and stress (45%). Such positive findings occurred more frequently in individuals with low life skills. 30% of the participants scored on the dimensions of Burnout. Conclusion: The high prevalence of mental illness among health workers is consistent with data in the literature. Although no statistical significance was found, most participants with low life skills have symptoms of anxiety and depression, highlighting the importance of conducting more studies to invest in life skills training.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.56238/sevened2024.042-004