Psychic Suffering and Belo Monte
Psychic suffering, Belo Monte, mental health, indigenous communities, colonialism, medicalization
This study explores the concept of psychic suffering within the context of the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Plant construction and its impact on affected communities. By shifting the focus from conventional psychiatric diagnoses to a broader understanding of psychic suffering, we aim to shed light on the complex dynamics of trauma and resilience from a social perspective. We also examine how the medicalization of suffering and the colonialist influence of the development project have affected the mental health of indigenous and marginalized populations. Our research emphasizes the importance of listening to and understanding the narratives of those affected, offering from psychoanalysis methods a more comprehensive approach to mental health care in intercultural and human rights violation contexts.