(Re) thinking urban mental health from the periphery of São Paulo in times of the COVID-19 pandemic

Brown, Cristobal Abarca; Szabzon, Felipe; Bruhn, Lenora; Cabrini, Daniela Ravelli; Miranda, Elisangela; Gnoatto, Jacqueline; Albertin, Paula de Vries; Santana, Geilson Lima; Andrade, Laura Helena

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“…Our objective was to explore how local residents experienced the circumstances imposed by the pandemic and to identify the main conditions underlying their anguishes and distresses. Some of the findings of this research have already been published elsewhere discussing the interfaces of mental health outcomes of the pandemic in contexts of urban insecurities ( 34 ). This article, more specifically, explores how reduced public spending, socioeconomic vulnerability and social reproduction responsibilities are contributing to widespread emotional distresses during the pandemic.…”

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Suspension of social welfare services and mental health outcomes for women during the COVID-19 pandemic in a peripheral neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil

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During the COVID-19 pandemic, Brazilian urban peripheries have been severely affected both by the spread of the virus and by social, political, and economical dynamics, raising concerns about the psychological wellbeing and mental health of the population living in these areas. The pandemic broke out in a context of reduced public spending in social and health policies as well as in a process of erosion of social rights, fostering processes of exclusion and highlighting the association between austerity, the increase in poverty and inequality as well as in health and mental health problems indicators. This article presents the results of a qualitative participatory research that investigated subjective experiences in a peripheral neighborhood of São Paulo, Brazil, aiming to understand how contextual dynamics played a role in shaping mental health experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic. A multidisciplinary team of researchers worked closely with local volunteers trained to provide emotional support calls to neighbors of the community who signed up for the project. This article presents three ethnographic cases of women who had their routines strongly affected by the suspension of public and social protection services for the containment of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, leading to psychological suffering due to the increased demand of “domestic circuits of care”. We argue that within a context of austerity, the pandemic was remarkably harsh in urban peripheries and, specifically, for women with caring responsibilities. In addition to highlighting the pervasive “social protection gap”, the cases presented in this paper also reveals the unequal dynamics of the social reproduction work in several layers, which falls mainly on women's shoulders. The “crisis of care”, proposed by gender and feminist scholars, can contribute to understanding the psychological outcomes of the COVID-19 pandemic for these women.

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Horror and Solidarity: Collective Health During the COVID-19 Emergency in Guayaquil, Ecuador

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Mora

2024

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In 2020, Ecuador was among the most affected places in the world in the context of the COVID-19 emergency. Serious problems of structural inequality and governance resulted in corpses lying in the streets of Guayaquil—Ecuador’s largest city—while local communities resisted in different ways. We interviewed 18 participants who engaged in actions of solidarity during this context, critically analyzed their discourses, and generated relevant themes. There was a structural scheme of (pandemic) brutality that determined embodied experiences of horror, conditioned by a governance of abandonment and its related problems. To confront such horror, solidary community resistance focused on food, physical and mental health, management of corpses, community-led communication, online education, and political participation. We interpret that this was a process of social determination of collective health and discuss important theoretical, methodological, and ethical–political implications.

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De-Addiction Methods in Ayurveda

Shukla

2024

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De-addiction methods in Ayurveda focus on restoring balance to the mind, body, and spirit to promote overall well-being and reduce dependency on harmful substances. By addressing the root cause of the imbalance through practical methods such as diet, lifestyle changes, and herbal remedies, Ayurveda aims to restore harmo-ny to the Doshas and bring about long-term healing from addiction. Ayurvedic treatments like Dhumapana, Ka-val and Gandusha, Nasya, Shirodhara, and Panchakarma therapy provide practical ways to reduce cravings, puri-fy the body, and rejuvenate the individual, ultimately aiding in the de-addiction process. Yoga and meditation play a significant role in the rehabilitation process for addiction. These ancient practices offer individuals a way to reconnect with their bodies and minds, helping them to develop self-awareness and emotional regulation skills. With its emphasis on natural healing and individualised care, Ayurveda offers a unique and practical ap-proach to combating addiction and promoting long-term recovery.

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(Re) thinking urban mental health from the periphery of São Paulo in times of the COVID-19 pandemic

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Suspension of social welfare services and mental health outcomes for women during the COVID-19 pandemic in a peripheral neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil

Suspension of social welfare services and mental health outcomes for women during the COVID-19 pandemic in a peripheral neighborhood in São Paulo, Brazil

Horror and Solidarity: Collective Health During the COVID-19 Emergency in Guayaquil, Ecuador

De-Addiction Methods in Ayurveda

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