Experiences in a health unit in Primary Care: constructions and contours of Psychology trainees in the SUS

Abstract

This article addresses an experiential report of supervised internship at a Primary Care health unit in the city of Manaus, aiming to describe the experiences of Psychology students in providing health services, psychoeducation, and interdisciplinary work. Scientific article readings were conducted, along with territory familiarization, weekly supervisions, meetings with the multidisciplinary team, psychodrama workshops, art therapy sessions, and specialized care for testing STIs. Within the process of practical integration and theoretical-technical discourse, it became feasible to engage in diverse fronts, with the intent of offering a space for qualified and empathetic listening for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA), an avenue to explore creativity, group dynamics, and anxieties through psychodramatic workshops, the potential to utilize play as a tool for expressing emotions via art therapy activities, and the collective knowledge-sharing within supervision spaces. It is concluded that, despite the planning and commitment to the work, the practical dynamics in Primary Care are fraught with numerous challenges and opportunities, necessitating novel perspectives on mental health care and public politics.