PUBLIC MANAGEMENT IN THE FACE OF THE CONSEQUENCES OF MENTAL HEALTH AS AN EFFECT OF POLITICAL VIOLENCE IN PERU 1980 - 2000
Keywords:
post-traumatic stress, human rights, political violence, mental health, managementAbstract
The purpose was to analyze the political response of state agencies to the mental health consequences of the different levels of political violence in Peru during the period 1980-2000. developed a qualitative study, through interviews, testimonies, documentary analysis, on the political violence that occurred in the mentioned period, elements considered for the methodological triangulation. Valuable information was also collected from those responsible for mental health in the prioritized regions. In the interviews, the affected population was analyzed from the individual, family and community perspective, with a low level of self-esteem. The results of the documentary analysis were 0.9%, and that showed a non-existent political will of the State in the planned execution. The results indicated the need for coordinated work between health personnel and the victims of political violence in developing life projects and successfully facing this adverse and complex situation.
