La Relación Entre el Marco Político y las Narrativas de Sufrimiento Psicológico: Una Perspectiva Crítica Desde la Psicología Clínica Sistémica.

Abstract

This scientific article addresses the integration of a political perspective into the field of Systemic Clinical Psychology and the study of mental health. It aims to understand the narrative construction and transformation of psychological suffering within the context of the individual and the political framework. This is explored through two psychological intervention processes conducted at the Psychological Care Service (SAP) of the Santo Tomás University. The approach involves a narrative analysis, tracking saturated narratives about the issue to uncover perspectives of change that lead to more flexible narratives regarding the individual's relationship with the political factor. A critical perspective is proposed, exploring the influence of the political framework on mental health and an ecological understanding of human phenomena. The article also examines the impact of these policies on mental disorders, interpersonal relationships, and identity. It suggests using dominant political and economic discourses as therapeutic tools to address power dynamics, perceived social conditions, and the values and beliefs of the individuals seeking help. Furthermore, it emphasizes the need for clinical models to consider social and economic factors in the generation of narratives of psychological suffering and to seek therapies that address the political needs of the clients' systems. The article concludes that this critical and political approach is relevant to clinical practice and highlights the therapist's role as a political agent in promoting alternative narratives and contextual structures