Work in a Psychosocial Care Center: an analysis based on Alfred Schütz

Abstract

This essay aimed at understanding the work of a mental health team in a Psychosocial Care Center. It was based on Albert Schütz’s phenomenological sociology ideas. Qualitative research was the methodological base of this study, in which statements were submitted to comprehensive analysis. Information was collected by interviewing eight people between July and September, 2006. The thematic units were social behavior, relevance, and interactive relations. Results revealed an innovative form of mental health care, allowing a dynamic vision of the team, who organize their experiences during their daily work in search of psychosocial rehabilitation. This study allowed understanding the work in a Psychosocial Care Center, providing support for teams that act in this context for a better understanding of their work in mental health.