Therapeutic group in mental health: intervention in the family health strategy

Abstract Objective: To understand the perception of primary care users in the face of mental suffering and participation in a coexistence therapeutic group. Methods: Convergent Care Research of qualitative approach performed with four participants of a therapeutic group in a Family Health Strategy. Was used the semi-structured interview, carried out in February 2018, and the software Interface de R pour les Analyses Multidimensionnelles de Textes et de Questionnaires for coding the data. Results: The therapeutic group in mental health can contribute to the reduction of stigma related to mental illness and to promotion and prevention in mental health, using relational technologies, low-cost and accessible for professionals. Conclusion: The study contributed to inspire new actions and revitalize mental health practices through an intervention that can be implemented and that can bring benefits to those involved in the context of Primary Care.