The mentally handicapped and care to their families: from the point of view of health workers

Abstract

Disturbances both mental as well as behavioral have a considerable impact on these individuals, their families and on the community. The re-insertion of people with mental disorders into the community creates a demand for a solution, from the families whose members suffer from such illnesses. The aim of this study was to learn how health workers involved with the care of people with mental disorders care about the families of these individuals. An analysis of the interviews carried out with these workers showed that the majority do not see it as a part of their jobs to care for these families. According to their opinions, these tasks should be taken on by workers specialized in dealing with families.