Promoção da saúde mental de adolescentes no contexto escolar: olhar integrado entre educação e saúde

Abstract

This article addresses the promotion of adolescent mental health in the school context, based on the experience of a supervised educational practice internship. The main objective is to present and reflect on the experience of the Supervised Educational Practice Internship I (ESPE I) at the Joaquim Saraiva State School in Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, analyzing the nurse's practice as an educator and the school dynamics. The methodology adopted is a qualitative and observational approach, focused on understanding pedagogical practices and school dynamics. The interns observed the daily school routine and developed a health education activity on mental health, chosen by the students through voting, with activities that promoted reflection and individual and collective expression on the topic. In conclusion, it is highlighted that, despite the socioeconomic challenges of the students and the school's infrastructure, the creation of a positive bond with the students and the participatory methodology of the educational activity were fundamental for engagement and the exchange of experiences. The experience reinforced the importance of effective health education and the need for innovative teaching practices in the school environment, aligning theory with lived experience.