Body practices and their relationships with mental health: perceptions of CAPS users from Aracati/CE

Abstract

Objectives: To understand the perceptions of users of general CAPS type II of Aracati - CE, about body practices and their relationship with mental health. Methodology: The research was conducted with seven users of both genders over 18 years old from the CAPS general Aracati, through semi-structured interviews. Bardin content analysis was used to analyze the data. Results and discussion: The results showed that users perceive the benefits related to physical and mental health provided by body practices. They point benefits as factors that motivate the accomplishment of the corporal practices. They show lack of time, fear of injury and lack of stimulation as factors that discourage the performance of body practices. It is relevant the insertion of the Physical Education professional in mental health services, as well as the need to promote discussions about the possibilities of acting in this area. Final Considerations: It is interesting that there is an approach and dialogue between users and the Physical Education professional, it is necessary to take into account the needs and opinions of users so that the activities offered by the service are relevant. As well as the involvement of other professional categories to provide comprehensive care to the user.