Abordagem à saúde mental no contexto da pessoa com deficiência física na literatura científica nacional: revisão narrativa

Abstract

The study aimed to analyze national scientific literature on the mental health of people with physical disabilities. It is a narrative review based on nine articles retrieved from the BVS and SciELO databases, using the descriptors “mental health,” “disability,” and “people with disabilities.” Most publications, dated 2023 and originating from Brazil’s Southeast region, addressed topics such as quality of life, reception, and care for people with disabilities—particularly visual or auditory—as well as their families and caregivers. Among individuals with physical disabilities, a 27% prevalence of depression was identified, with higher quality-of-life scores among those undergoing rehabilitation. Psychosocial care was found to be hindered by communication barriers, discrimination, and lack of intersectoral coordination. The study concludes that further research with diverse methodological designs is needed, along with the implementation of integrated public health policies and professional training to promote humanized care for this population.