Imaginarios sociales sobre la salud mental en la comunidad rural de Guanto Chico, pertenecientes al cantón de Saquisilí de la provincia de Cotopaxi Saludos cordiales

Abstract

The present research work focuses on the social imaginaries related to mental health in the community of Guanto Chico, belonging to the canton of Saquisilí in the province of Cotopaxi in Ecuador. The main objective of this research is to identify the social imaginaries that exist within this rural community about mental health. To carry out this study, we worked with a convenience sample of 15 people. This work focuses on recognizing the mental health services available in the population, the beliefs of the inhabitants towards it and the experiences they have had in relation to this topic. It is hoped that the findings presented in this research will not only contribute to the understanding of mental health in this specific community, but can also inform and make future interventions that promote mental health more effective and culturally sensitive.