A ATUAÇÃO DO PSICÓLOGO NAS PRÁTICAS MULTIPROFISSIONAIS DA GESTÃO DA SAÚDE PÚBLICA

The psychologist’s role in public health management has become essential in providing comprehensive care to users of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS). Through a multidisciplinary approach, psychology contributes to understanding the psychological and social demands of individuals, while promoting mental health care strategies that complement medical and social practices. This chapter explores the role of the psychologist in public health, emphasizing their integration into multidisciplinary teams, especially in Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS) and Primary Health Care. The challenges and potentialities of psychological practice in a context of shared management focused on promoting biopsychosocial well-being will be discussed.