SAÚDE MENTAL DE GUARDAS MUNICIPAIS NO BRASIL:UMA REVISÃO SISTEMÁTICA SOB A ÓTICA DA PSICODINÂMICA DO TRABALHO

Abstract

Public Security in Brazil is carried out through the sharing and integration of the various federative entities to promote the safety and well-being of the population through the repression and prevention of crimes. The Municipal Civil Guard is the only responsible municipal security corporation, in charge of preventive patrolling, guaranteeing fundamental rights, peace and pacification of conflicts. Their work involves surveillance, control of public spaces and urban security, but also involves unpredictable, unsafe and violent situations. As a specific objective, this study seeks to identify the psychological suffering and mental illness of this professional category. A Systematic Review was carried out, based on the keywords “municipal guard”, “municipal guards” and “mental health” and consulted three databases Scielo, BVS, Capes (January 2004 to October 2024). The following were included: a) Original studies; b) Conducted in Brazil; c) Considering the mental health of municipal guards as the main outcome; d) Languages: Portuguese. The final analysis consisted of 14 studies (articles, theses and dissertations) that met the criteria used and were selected and analyzed according to the theoretical approach of Work Psychodynamics. The results indicate a arduous, meaningless service, without social recognition, capable of generating psychological suffering, occupational stress, post-traumatic stress, anxiety, depression, with a worsening of quality of life, with a large gap between the expected work organization and the reality faced. Substance use, impaired physical health, occupational risks and gender relations are also addressed in the material found.