HEALTH EDUCATION EXPERIENCE AIMED AT PROMOTING MENTAL HEALTH IN AN AESTHETIC CLINIC

Abstract

This article aimed to report the experience of developing and implementing a health education initiative focused on promoting the mental health of professionals in an aesthetics clinic, highlighting the importance of emotional well-being in the workplace. This is an experience report with a descriptive and qualitative approach, developed through the planning and implementation of an educational intervention with the clinic’s professionals. The intervention included guidance on mental health, reflections on interpersonal relationships, respectful communication, empathy, and active listening. Good adherence and participation in the proposed activities were observed, encouraging dialogue and reflection on the influence of emotional well-being on quality of life, professional performance, and relationships within the team. Participants demonstrated greater understanding of the importance of self-care and strengthening interpersonal bonds in the workplace. It is concluded that health education is an important tool for promoting mental health in the workplace, contributing to professionals’ awareness, strengthening interpersonal relationships, and fostering a more welcoming, collaborative, and healthy work environment.