CENTRO DE PSICOTRAUMATOLOGIA Y DE TERAPIAS COMPLEMENTARIAS EN EL SUR DE LA CIUDAD DE GUAYAQUIL EN ECUADOR

Abstract

The demand for psychological care has been increasing over the years for various reasons such as crime, traumatic events and even the loss of loved ones; a situation present in Ecuador, a high-risk country, which is affected in several aspects, including psychologically. The mental health landscape in Ecuador reveals a growing demand for services, evidenced by the saturation of private specialized hospitals and the lack of public centers. Although there are private initiatives, such as the Institute of Neurosciences, that serve thousands of patients a month, accessibility remains a challenge for many, especially in the public system. The purpose of the research in this document is to argue the need to make a proposal for the design of a Psych traumatology center that provides complementary therapies and that is in the south of Guayaquil, providing a wellness area to the community of this sector, being one of the most affected, and that lacks this type of specialized care. It is important to create spaces that provide harmony and security to deal with the ravages left by one of the most latent problems in the country, such as violence, and that promote various opportunities to fight mental health through complementary therapies to psychological therapy. A good community requires good mental health by allowing us to develop adequately daily; by having social skills in a good condition people can carry out various activities and challenges.