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[The mental health paradigmatic transition]
E P Vietta1, S Kodato, R Furlan
1Departamento de Enfermagem Psiquiátrica e Ciências Humanas da Escola de Enfermagem de Ribeirão Preto da Universidade de São Paulo. vietta@netsite.com.br
Revista Latino-Americana De Enfermagem
|June 4, 2002
Summary
This study explores necessary conceptual shifts in mental health care, advocating for a new paradigm prioritizing patient autonomy and relational expression over current limitations.
Area of Science:
- Mental Health Research
- Philosophy of Science
- Sociology of Health
Context:
- Current mental health models face challenges and emerging anomalies.
- A critical reflection on existing paradigms is necessary for progress.
- The limitations of the present mental health paradigm are increasingly apparent.
Purpose:
- To analyze the necessity of conceptual changes in mental health.
- To understand paradigm shifts using Thomas Kuhn's concepts.
- To identify anomalies indicating the current paradigm's inefficiency.
Summary:
- The authors propose a paradigm shift in mental health.
- The new model emphasizes patient freedom and autonomy.
- It highlights the relational nature of human expressiveness.
Impact:
- Facilitates a transition towards more patient-centered mental healthcare.
- Encourages a re-evaluation of established mental health theories.
- Promotes a deeper understanding of human expressiveness in therapeutic contexts.