MENTAL HEALTH CARE AT THE PSYCHOSOCIAL CARE CENTER FROM THE FAMILY'S PERSPECTIVE

Objective: To discuss the mental health care provided by the Psychosocial Care Center team from family discourses, describing the experienced transformations with the change occurred in the model of mental health care. Methods: It is an exploratory and descriptive research with a qualitative approach. For data collection, semi-structured interviews were conducted with the relatives of the service. Data analysis was done using the Thematic Content Analysis technique. Results: Family members feel supported and welcomed at CAPS and they are recognized by professionals as a strong therapeutic resource. During the study, it was observed that the service in which the research was developed is facing difficulties in carrying out specific activities for caregivers. Conclusion: In view of this scenario, it is presented, as a challenge, to develop practical methods and techniques capable of qualifying assistance to the families.