Sofrimento mental em contexto ribeirinho amazônico : avaliação de indicadores psicológicos em moradores do município de Macapá (AP)

Abstract

Amazonian riverine communities have ways of life characterized by strong ties to the land and specific sociocultural practices that directly influence mental health. This study aimed to examine indicators of mental distress in a riverine community in the state of Amapá, as well as to characterize its manifestations and coping strategies. This is a multi-method, exploratory, and descriptive study involving 30 participants, using the SRQ-20, a sociodemographic questionnaire, and a semi-structured interview. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and content analysis. The results indicated low levels of mental distress (M = 2.97; SD = 3.38), with 16.7% of participants presenting scores suggestive of distress. A predominance of somatic manifestations and difficulties in emotional verbalization was observed. The discussion highlights the influence of cultural factors, such as religiosity and community ties, and emphasizes the need for psychological assessment practices and instruments sensitive to the sociocultural specificities of these populations.