ABSTRACT
Se describe caso clínico de un escolar de 6 años y 3 meses de edad, quien a partir del aislamiento social por la COVID-19 presentó pesadillas asociadas a irritabilidad, desinterés por las clases y necesidad de la presencia de los padres a la hora de dormir. Se efectuó evaluación y se descartaron clínicamente enfermedades orgánicas, así como trastornos mentales. Se realizaron recomendaciones psicológicas y se indicó la terapia floral de Bach. El paciente tuvo una evolución favorable.
The case report of a 6 year and three months school boy is described; he had nightmares associated with irritability, lack of interest for the classes and necessity of his parents presence at bed time, due to social isolation for the COVID 19. An evaluation was carried out and organic diseases were clinically ruled out, as well as mental disorders. Psychological recommendations were carried out and Bach's floral therapy was indicated. The patient had a favorable clinical course.
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Sleep , Social Isolation/psychology , COVID-19/complications , Child , Night Terrors/therapy , DreamsABSTRACT
Se efectuó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de 15 adultos mayores pertenecientes al consultorio 23 del Policlínico Universitario "30 de Noviembre" de Santiago de Cuba, con vistas a identificar su estilo de vida y autopercepción sobre salud mental. Se halló que los ancianos tenían conocimientos inadecuados sobre las actividades que podían realizar en cuanto a sexualidad y estilos de vida. Además, se evidenciaron manifestaciones psicopatológicas que pueden aparecer en esta etapa de la vida.
A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 15 older adults belonging to the doctor's office no 23 of "30 de Noviembre" University Polyclinic, in order to identify their lifestyle and self-perception on mental health. It was found that the elderly had limited knowledge of the activities they could do in terms of sexuality and lifestyles. Likewise, psychopathological manifestations that may appear in this stage of life were evidenced.