Expertos por experiencia: los microrrelatos como una herramienta terapéutica alternativa, no convencional, para usuarios institucionalizados en hospitales de salud mental. Una visión antipsiquiátrica.

Abstract

This research addressed the issue of micro-stories as an alternative to the multiple psychotherapeutic tools that are normally used in mental health institutions because these institutions in Ecuador are currently trying to replace the old biomedical model with a model that involves the social and community, however, biomedical practices are still present in these institutions, which limits or prevents the implementation of new psychotherapeutic tools. The main objective of the research was to know the importance of micro-stories as a therapeutic tool and their efficacy in the treatment of institutionalized users in the mental health system. A qualitative approach methodology, phenomenological design, the exploratory type was proposed. The development of the theoretical perspective was based on the bibliographic review, and conducting semi-structured interviews. The population is made up of 10 mental health experts. According to the analysis carried out, it is concluded that it was known that the expression, whether oral or written, is a fundamental means for channeling their emotions, as well as a way in which institutionalized people can be actors in their recovery.