Herramientas de autocuidado para el profesional psicosocial como factor protector de su salud mental y bienestar / Self-care tolos for the psychosocial profesional as a protective factor of his mental health and wellbeing

El texto esboza de una manera reflexiva el lugar de los factores protectores que son vitales para el trabajo de los profesionales en el contexto psicosocial; surgen, entonces, algunas de las herramientas encausadas al apoyo sistemático que desde el bienestar individual será vital pensarlo y actuarlo en pro de una mejor calidad de vida en lo profesional y personal. Dentro de los hallazgos se viabiliza la importancia del autocuidado, cuidado de sí y lo paradojal del estar bien para que otros estén bien, y el encuentro terapéutico como alternativa para privilegiar la palabra, el discurso, el apoyo a otros que apoyan y la formación institucional y gremial que se traduce en apuestas políticas y gremiales hacia el cuidar a quien se dispone profesionalmente a cuidar a otros. ¡Vaya tarea la que se propone!

The text outlines a reflection concerning the place of protective factors that are vital for the work of professionals in the psychosocial context; Then some of the tools for systematic support emerge that, from the individual well-being, will be vital to think about and act on it in favor of a better professional and personal quality of life. Among the findings are the importance of self-care, self-care and the paradox of being well so that others are well, the therapeutic encounter as an alternative to privilege the word and the speech, the support to others who support and the institutional and union training; which translates into political and union bets towards caring for those who are professionally willing to take care of others. What a challenging task!

Depression masquerading as chest pain in a patient with Wolff Parkinson White syndrome

Wolff Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome is a condition in which there is an aberrant conduction pathway between the atria and ventricles, resulting in tachycardia. A 42-year-old patient, who was treated for WPW syndrome previously, presented with chronic somatic pain. With her cardiac condition in mind, she was thoroughly worked up for a recurrence of disease. As part of routine screening of all patients at our pain clinic, she was found to have severe depression as per the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 (PHQ–9) criteria. After ruling out sinister causes, she was treated for depression using oral Duloxetine and counselling. This led to resolution of symptoms, and improved her mood and functional capability. This case highlights the use of psychological screening tools and diligent examination in scenarios as confusing as the one presented here. Addressing the psychological aspects of pain and adopting a holistic approach are as important as treatment of the primary pathology.

Depression masquerading as chest pain in a patient with Wolff Parkinson White syndrome

Wolff Parkinson White (WPW) syndrome is a condition in which there is an aberrant conduction pathway between the atria and ventricles, resulting in tachycardia. A 42-year-old patient, who was treated for WPW syndrome previously, presented with chronic somatic pain. With her cardiac condition in mind, she was thoroughly worked up for a recurrence of disease. As part of routine screening of all patients at our pain clinic, she was found to have severe depression as per the Patient Health Questionnaire–9 (PHQ–9) criteria. After ruling out sinister causes, she was treated for depression using oral Duloxetine and counselling. This led to resolution of symptoms, and improved her mood and functional capability. This case highlights the use of psychological screening tools and diligent examination in scenarios as confusing as the one presented here. Addressing the psychological aspects of pain and adopting a holistic approach are as important as treatment of the primary pathology.