Arteterapia como ferramenta de promoção à saúde mental no CAPS II de Passo Fundo: relato de experiência

Abstract

This article explores the contribution of art therapy in the care of people with mental disorders, highlighting the influence of the legacy of the psychiatric physician Nise da Silveira and her humanized approach to psychiatric treatment. It briefly addresses the historical context of the psychiatric reform and the creation of Psychosocial Care Centers in Brazil. The work also presents the implementation of art as a facilitating agent in the process of promoting mental health at the Psychosocial Care Center CAPS II – Nosso Espaço, located in the city of Passo Fundo - RS, through theoretical and practical reflections experienced during the application of the professional internship developed in the Specialization Course in Art Therapy at the University of Passo Fundo (UPF).