The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic brought several worldwide health, social, and economic disturbances-particularly associated with the imposed confinement measures-that raised concerns about an emerging public mental health crisis. Studies investigating the early mental health impact of the pandemic on general population and vulnerable groups, such as healthcare workers, revealed a high prevalence of stress, anxiety, and depression symptoms, among others, and found several risk and protective factors. Along with these findings, the risk of substance use, suicide, domestic violence, and complicated grief may increase. We further discuss interventions that can be applied at a governmental, institutional, and individual level to minimize the mental health consequences of the pandemic, such as using telehealth to provide remote support or practicing self-care. These interventions should be maintained after the initial outbreak, as current disturbances may impact long-term well-being. We encourage the development of longitudinal studies to assess long-term adaptive responses.
RESUMO O Grupo PET-Engenharias visa promover projetos para aproximar a comunidade acadêmica da sociedade. Em parceria com a pastoral da criança, o objetivo deste projeto foi abranger famílias que se encontram em situação de vulnerabilidade social, complementando as condições de alimentação dos participantes, bem como melhorar a qualidade dos hábitos alimentares. Foi discutido junto a comunidade, por meio de uma reunião com os representantes, de como seria realizado a construção da horta comunitária, manutenção, materiais a serem utilizados e espécies que seriam plantadas. O grupo de acadêmicos participou ativamente na instalação da estrutura e a comunidade organizou-se para manter a horta em bom estado. O trabalho em grupo foi de grande valia, além da melhora na alimentação dos consumidores de alimentos provinientes da horta e da variação dos mesmos.
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