Socio-educational study on the review of mental health in patients with mellitus diabetes type 2

  • Valeria Hernández Romo Universidad de Guadalajara
  • Claudio Rafael Vásquez Martínez Universidad de Guadalajara
  • Liliana Valdez Jiménez Universidad de Guadalajara

Abstract

Mental health is a fundamental part of overall health; people who have an emotionally balanced state are in control of their thoughts and behaviors and are able to face the challenges that arise in their everyday environment. An emotionally healthy patient can recover from setbacks, feel good about himself and have a good social relationship. Type 2 diabetes mellitus is one of the main chronic degenerative diseases that is paramount to prevent in health centers, because of the physical-emotional complications it generates in patients. In Mexico, there are an estimated 8.6 million diabetics (National Health Survey 2018). This article discusses the various research, studies and theoretical models that could promote mental health care in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus. The role of the psychologist is to accompany the patient during the acceptance of the diagnosis, in the change of healthy behaviors, in adherence to treatment and increase the evidence on how to improve the quality of life of patients with this disease.
Published
2020-01-08
How to Cite
Hernández Romo, V., Vásquez Martínez, C. R., & Valdez Jiménez, L. (2020). Socio-educational study on the review of mental health in patients with mellitus diabetes type 2. RICS Revista Iberoamericana De Las Ciencias De La Salud, 9(17), 76 - 92. https://doi.org/10.23913/rics.v9i17.86
Section
Artículos Científicos