Health Promotion to Workers in the Pernambuco Regulatory Complex during a Covid-19 Pandemic: experience report

Abstract

Introduction: With the COVID-19 pandemic, there was an increase in mental suffering among health professionals. Objective: To describe the experience of the process of implementing a mental health intervention project for workers in the Regulatory Complex of Pernambuco during the COVID-19 pandemic. Presentation of professional experience: An experience report, started in May 2020, was an offer made of individual listening, relaxation, gymnastics and educational workshop. Results: There was little adherence by professionals to activities, those who participated positively signaled and listed the benefits gained, referring to the importance of the activities carried out to reduce work stress and improve quality of life. Final considerations: Mental health is impregnated with stigmas and prejudices, and this perception may have influenced the professionals' non-adherence to the services offered. We also consider that there was a lack of encouragement and encouragement from managers with the lack of flexibility in the hours for participation. This brings the reflection that even in times of pandemic, there are still many challenges to be faced in this area.