PSYCHIC SUFFERING IN FAMILIES WITH PEOPLE IN PSYCHOTIC-TYPE CRISIS: A gender approach
Severe psychic suffering, gender, family
The present study aims to present a reflection on the suffering of the caregivers of a
person in severe mental distress, taking into account gender. In order to better
understand this, theories of severe mental distress, gender and systemic family theory
were consulted, the main references being studies on family systems in the psychosis
clinic. Methodologically, a case review was conducted, using a closed case of the GIPSI
group and analyzing the writings according to the theories and theoretical studies used
in the study. In short, it can be observed in the dysfunctional family cycle - where we
have a sick system and the impact on the illness of its members. In addition to observing
the difference in this disease and requirements by gender, emphasizing the form of
generated externalization of suffering, as greater care and preparation is required to
identify especially the suffering of men. On the other hand, the challenges posed by the
work are related to the case study methodology itself, since we do not have control over
the variables and the social difficulty in the face of gender studies, where it is difficult
to focus on the suffering of men and their representations.