DDS – Psicólogo Online: Como a Terapia Virtual Revolucionou o Cuidado Mental

DDS – DAILY SAFETY DIALOGUE

Mental Health in the Digital Work Environment

Duration: 10 minutes

Date: //2024

Facilitator: ___

Target Audience: Administrative Environment/Home Office

Participants – Attendance List:

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🎯 OBJECTIVE

To raise awareness about the importance of mental health in the digital work environment, especially during remote work periods, and present tools to maintain emotional balance and prevent psychosocial risks.

📖 INTRODUCTORY STORY – REAL SITUATION (4 minutes)

Marina’s Case: When Home Office Became a Challenge

Marina has been working as a financial analyst for 3 years. In March 2020, like millions of Brazilians, she had to quickly adapt to remote work. Initially, she thought it was wonderful: no traffic, more time with family, savings on transportation.

However, after a few months, Marina began to notice changes in her behavior:

🏠 She was working even later because “the computer was right there” 😰 She felt anxiety during video calls 😴 She had difficulty sleeping, always thinking about work 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Her children made noise during important meetings 🤝 She missed face-to-face contact with colleagues 📱 She was constantly connected, responding to messages after work hours

One day, during an important video conference meeting, Marina had an anxiety attack. That’s when the company decided to implement an online psychological support program, hiring psychologists specialized in digital care, properly registered on the e-Psi platform of the Federal Council of Psychology.

Result: Marina learned time management techniques, established boundaries between personal and professional life, and today is one of the most productive and balanced employees in the company.

🎯 DEVELOPMENT (4 minutes)

3.1 Topic Introduction (2 minutes)

📊 Alarming Data:

🔢 41% of Brazilian workers reported increased anxiety during remote work 📈 There was a 25% increase in demand for psychological care during the pandemic ⚠️ Burnout Syndrome was recognized as an occupational disease by the WHO 🏠 67% of home office workers reported difficulty separating personal and professional life

🤔 Why discuss this topic?

Mental health is a fundamental right and is directly related to workplace safety. An employee with emotional problems is more likely to:

🎯 Make mistakes due to lack of concentration 🤕 Suffer workplace accidents 📉 Have low productivity 🏥 Develop physical illnesses related to stress

3.2 Main Points (2 minutes)

🔑 POINT 1: Recognizing Warning Signs

Physical Signs: frequent headaches, muscle tension, gastrointestinal problems, insomnia

Emotional Signs: irritability, anxiety, persistent sadness, feeling of overload

Behavioral Signs: isolation, procrastination, excessive substance use, appetite changes

🛡️ POINT 2: Preventive Measures in Home Office

🕐 Establish schedules: Define start and end of work hours 🎯 Create a specific space: Even a dedicated work corner ⏰ Take regular breaks: Every hour, stop for 5 minutes 📱 Disconnect: Avoid checking emails after work hours 🤝 Maintain social contact: Informal video calls with colleagues

🆘 POINT 3: When to Seek Professional Help

⚠️ Seek help when:

• Symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks
• They significantly interfere with work or personal life
• You feel you cannot handle it alone

🏥 ONLINE PSYCHOLOGICAL CARE – SAFE AND REGULATED

✅ Legal and Regulated: CFP authorizes since 2018 ✅ e-Psi Platform: Supervised professionals ✅ Confidentiality Guaranteed: Same confidentiality as in-person ✅ Accessibility: Care from anywhere safe

🎯 POINT 4: Company Responsibility

🔍 NR-17: Ergonomics and psychosocial conditions 📋 eSocial: Notification of work-related mental disorders 🛡️ Duty of care: Healthy work environment, even virtual

3.3 Interactive Discussion (1 minute)

💬 Let’s Talk:

Question 1: “Who here has ever felt difficulty ‘disconnecting’ from work when at home? How do you deal with this?”

Question 2: “Would anyone like to share a strategy they use to maintain mental health during remote work?”

Question 3: “What do you find most challenging about digital work? How can our team support each other?”

💭 Space for participant notes:

Use this space to note team contributions and shared experiences…

✅ CONCLUSION AND COMMITMENT (1 minute)

📋 Our Commitments Today:

👥 As a Team:

✅ We will regularly check in with each other ✅ We will respect colleagues’ rest hours ✅ We will maintain a welcoming and non-judgmental virtual environment ✅ We encourage those who need help to seek it

🧠 Individual:

✅ I will establish (or review) my schedule boundaries ✅ I will create a work “exit” ritual ✅ I will take conscious breaks during the day ✅ I will not hesitate to ask for support when needed

🆘 EMERGENCY CONTACTS – MENTAL HEALTH:

• CVV (Life Valorization Center): 188 (24h, free)
• CAPS (Psychosocial Care Center): Search in your city
• Accredited Online Psychologists: CFP e-Psi Platform
• Company HR: [Insert company-specific contact]

💪 CLOSING MOTIVATIONAL PHRASE:

“Taking care of mental health is not a sign of weakness, it’s a sign of emotional intelligence and responsibility. In a digital and connected world, our greatest work tool is our mind. Let’s protect it, nurture it, and respect it. When we take care of ourselves, we also take care of our team and our family. Remember: we are not alone in this journey!”

❓ LEARNING VERIFICATION

Questions to verify understanding:

1. List 3 warning signs that may indicate mental health problems at work:

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2. Which organization regulates online psychological care in Brazil?

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3. Mention 2 strategies to maintain balance between personal and professional life in home office:

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📚 SUPPORT MATERIAL

🎯 Recommended Resources:

📱 Meditation Apps: Calm, Headspace, Lojong 📖 Reading: “Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle” – Emily and Amelia Nagoski 🎥 Suggested Video: “How to create healthy boundaries in home office” (YouTube) 🌐 Official Website: e-Psi from Federal Council of Psychology (psicologia.cfp.org.br)

📊 Visual Material Suggested for Future Presentations:

• Infographic about burnout signs
• Short video about breathing techniques
• Home office ergonomics checklist
• Healthy daily routine template

📅 FOLLOW-UP:

Next verification date: //2024

Follow-up responsible: ___

Next suggested topic: “Ergonomics and Visual Comfort in Digital Work”

📝 ADDITIONAL OBSERVATIONS:

Space for facilitator notes, points that generated more discussion, specific cases mentioned, etc…

Facilitator ___

SESMT Responsible ___

Document generated in compliance with the Regulatory Standards of the Ministry of Labor and Employment, especially NR-1 (General Provisions) and NR-17 (Ergonomics).

The Secrets Left Behind the Screen

And so, when the pandemic curtains began to close, something mysterious remained suspended in the digital air. Will we really return to traditional offices? The numbers whisper an intriguing truth: thousands of people discovered in the intimacy of their homes a deeper connection with their own souls.

Online therapy left enigmatic clues along the way – patients who never managed to open up in person flourished behind cameras, secrets kept for decades emerged in virtual rooms, and therapists report experiences that challenge everything they knew about human connection.

The future of psychology now carries a fascinating mystery: we discovered that physical distance can, paradoxically, bring us closer to our most intimate essence. What secrets about the human mind are yet to be revealed through this digital window that has opened? Only time – and perhaps your next online session – can unveil.