PC-AM psychology center serves and raises awareness about mental health self-care

Yellow September

The psychology center’s service center is located at the headquarters of the General Police Station.

The Civil Police of Amazonas (PC-AM) has a Department of Control and Assessment (DCA), created to pay attention to the health and well-being of employees working at the institution. Within the DCA, there is a psychological care center, focused on self-care with mental health.

According to the director of the DCA and police investigator, Disney Pereira Bragança, the psychology center, located at the headquarters of the General Police Station, Avenida Pedro Teixeira, Dom Pedro neighborhood, central-west zone, works by appointment and has five professionals from area.

“Follow-up can be short or long term, depending on the patient’s situation and the help they request. It is important to highlight that we seek not to centralize service only in consultations, which is why we carry out lectures and social awareness actions both within the General Police Station and for the external public”,

explained.

According to the director of the Department, in reference to Yellow September, DCA employees worked intensively on visits to police stations in the capital, providing information to civil police officers and employees about the work of the psychological care center and the importance of seeking help. specialist, if necessary.

“We invite all Civil Police personnel to contact us if they need help. At DCA, you will be very welcome and welcomed, whatever you are looking for,” he emphasized.

Warning signs

Disney highlighted some necessary signs to be aware of when it comes to self-care for your mental health: small changes in habits, such as routine activities, which were previously enjoyable to do, and now you no longer feel comfortable doing; discouragement; mood changes; lack of sleep and appetite.

*With information from consultancy

read more

Yellow September: Mental health problems cause financial losses for companies, research shows

Pets can help with mental health and disease prevention in the elderly

Women, trans people and the unemployed have poorer mental health