A PSICOLOGIA NA PANDEMIA DE COVID-19: UMA REVISÃO BIBLIOGRÁFICA SOBRE A PRÁTICA DOS PSICÓLOGOS E SEUS DESAFIOS EM TEMPOS DE CRISE

Abstract

The year 2020 was marked by the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. This disease spread rapidly across more than 100 countries and five continents, leading the World Health Organization (WHO) to classify it as a global pandemic. In this context, Psychology played a crucial role, offering support and interventions aimed at mitigating the pandemic's impacts. The work of psychologists during the pandemic was essential in promoting social well-being and reducing emotional and social impacts. This study aims to identify the roles and interventions of psychologists in Brazil during the pandemic period through a bibliographic review of publications from 2020 to 2024. The research was conducted between August and November 2024, utilizing databases such as the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) and CAPES Journals. The analyzed articles present both challenges and solutions in response to the new demands. Despite the difficulties imposed by the pandemic and the need for adaptation, Psychology successfully reorganized itself and continued providing relevant services. Therefore, it can be concluded that the role of Psychology during the COVID-19 pandemic was fundamental in minimizing the emotional, social, and psychological impacts caused by the crisis.