Impactos da pandemia de coronavírus em um CAPs infantojuvenil do Distrito Federal

Abstract

The current Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, originating in China, has spread to several continents. The first confirmed case in Brazil was registered onFebruary 26, 2020, in the state of São Paulo. On March 7, 2020, the Ministry of Health confirmed the first case of COVID-19 in the Federal District. With the escalation of new cases in Brazil, the governor of the Federal District issued decrees suspendingthe operation of schools and other establishments in an attempt to contain the advance of the pandemic. In view of the recommendations to avoid social crowding, group care in health facilities was also suspended. With the impact of the adopted measures and the recommendations for social distancing, there was an important decrease in the flow of patients in the Child and Adolescent Psychosocial Care Center in Sobradinho, which serves children and adolescents with mental disorders and severe psychological distress. The purpose of this work, which has a qualitative and quantitative nature, is to present data on the frequency of psychiatric care and ‘open door care’, as well as to discuss the possible causes for a lack of attendance within the unit, and the obstacles faced and the perspectives regarding the return of post-pandemic activities