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Representaciones de salud mental y autocuidado de la salud en población de 25 a 45 años

Resumen

This paper is a contribution to the construction investigation undertaken by one of the subgroups of focus group discussion of "Representations of mental health and self-care for health in population between 25 and 45 years." That is, as subgroup has as its main objective the representations that describe mental health have constructed different population groups and in this case, young adult (25-45 years) and their possible connection with four dimensions: intrapersonal, relational, design and quality living through the development focus group discussion. The research work is based on the theoretical proposal of interaccionismo symbolic, and their budgets; From whom, the interplay of individuals and groups and the meaning of the symbols discussed, in this case about mental health, people change and their behavior, through the strategy of focus group discussions, a comprehensive interview semi -estructurada script, which aims at promoting intra-group presentation of views and feelings of the participants, on the topic. Likewise the results obtained from analysis of the categories show a tendency to continue with the investigation process "Mental Health positive" data that provides this research will allow preventive interventions and targeted health promotion, in this case, by groups old, to be able to understand how people construct or modify its decisions and actions individual, group and the impact on mental health.