Assistência estudantil e promoção da saúde mental nas universidades federais brasileiras: uma revisão integrativa

Abstract

This article aims to describe the interrelationships between student assistance and mental health care promotion strategies for university students at Brazilian Federal Higher Education Institutions (IFES). Methodologically, this is a qualitative, descriptive, and exploratory study developed through an integrative literature review. Articles published in the last five years (2019-2024) in Portuguese and English, available in the BVS-Psi, Lilacs, CAPES Journals, and SciELO databases, were selected. The search terms included the descriptors "student assistance," "mental health," and "well-being," resulting in the selection and analysis of 18 studies, according to the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The results reveal a complex and multifaceted scenario in the implementation of student assistance actions and programs focused on student mental health, also highlighting the challenges that compromise the effectiveness of these initiatives. Therefore, the need for coordinated actions between university administrators and student organizations is highlighted, as well as the strengthening of mental health care strategies and intersectoral assistance, with a view to promoting students' biopsychosocial well-being and consolidating a healthy and supportive academic culture.