Repercussões do trabalho no atendimento educacional especializado (AEE) na saúde mental dos seus profissionais

Abstract

School will always be the stage for new challenges and discoveries for both teachers and students, who strive to reinvent themselves every day. This research sought to reveal and understand whether the work carried out by Specialized Educational Services professionals in educational institutions with students with various disorders, syndromes, and learning difficulties has impacted their mental health. It also sought to analyze factors that may indicate impact on the mental health of Specialized Educational Services teachers and to understand their reports, needs, and expectations regarding Specialized Educational Services. The qualitative research began with a literature review and interviews with seven teachers from Specialized Educational Services at seven educational institutions in the city of Recife, Pernambuco, representing the following modalities: Early Childhood Education (Daycare Centers (two teachers), Preschool (one teacher), Elementary School – Initial Years (two teachers – regular/full-time), Final Years (two teachers – regular/fulltime), and Youth and Adult Education (one teacher). In general, the data revealed the existence of teachers who experienced fear and anguish as a result of the behavior of students who suffered from inappropriate behaviors of others outside and inside the school. It was also found that external factors go beyond the educational process and cause illness in teachers, a situation that has contributed to the ineffectiveness of the work with these students. It can be concluded, based on the specific context of each professional, that the situations witnessed and suffered in the daily school routine have produced teachers with fear and rates Significant levels of illness among students seeking support from the professional experiences gained through their work and the overcoming of challenges faced by students with disabilities have contributed to the quality of education.

Date of Award	25 Jul 2025
Original language	Portuguese
Awarding Institution	Universidade Católica Portuguesa
Supervisor	Eduardo Duque (Supervisor)