PSICOTERAPIA E PSICOFÁRMACOS: um estudo transversal sobre seus impactos em estudantes de psicologia

Abstract

This research was conducted by students of the Psychology course and aimed at understanding the impacts of psychological and psychiatric treatments among academics in the field. As a methodology, the study was developed in two stages: initially, theoretical research and, subsequently, field research, with a quantitative and descriptive approach, applied through a questionnaire directed to Psychology students from a private institution located in Pontal do Triângulo Mineiro. After analyzing the data, it was noted that, although a significant portion of the students had contact with psychotherapy, currently the students are not in the process of psychotherapy due to the financial cost and lack of time. In addition, some students do not use psychotropicdrugs as a first treatment option, with resistance and the risk of developing drug dependence being factors that influence this decision. Thus, the article seeks to highlight that psychotherapy is fundamental for self-knowledge and that, when combined with psychotropic drugs when necessary and well-directed, it helps in maintaining and caring for the mental health of students.