Implicações do estresse em operações de paz: Minustah

Abstract

According to the literature, although the soldiers are trained for combat operations and peacekeeping, there is evidence that exposure to traumatic events is associated with mental health problems. The purpose of this monograph is to assess the implications of stress in soldiers in peacekeeping missions, with the goal of providing tools and tips to planners and trainers on the implementation of monitoring and psychophysical support to Brazil's Navy military.This will present a brief history and the definition of stress, General Adaptation syndrome (SAG), the various biological, psychological and social aspects, as well as the symptoms and signs of stress. Alludes to the psychosocial aspects of stress and its causes in person, family and society. Describes the forms of evaluation and measurement of stress, its importance as an agent not pathological and its consequences on health. Emphasize the stressors and stress responses in the military context, focusing on the effects of stress on performance and decision making. Mentionthe mechanisms of adaptation to stress and moderators and strategies employed to reduce their negative effects on the importance Training's and leadership in group performanceIn the end, the author makes suggestions, aiming to implement planning, monitoring and psychophysical supportto Brazil's Navy military, involved in peace missions