Mental Health of Nursing Professionals in Brazil: Integrative Review

Abstract

Mental health is described as emotional balance and the ability to deal with life’s challenges. However, in the work environment, the use of new technologies, competitiveness and ambitious goals can harm the mental health of nursing professionals. This study aims to reflect on the consequences of a fragile mental health of nursing professionals in Brazil. The methodology was based on an integrative research of the literature, of a qualitative nature, for this, a search was carried out in the Latin American and Caribbean Literature database in Health Sciences, with only seven relevant articles being selected on the consequences of impaired mental health. to nursing professionals. The results highlighted the importance of addressing the mental health of nursing professionals, since they deal with situations of stress and suffering on a daily basis.

Keyword: Professional Exhaustion. Nursing Professionals. Mental health.