Vol. 1 (2025), Latin American Theses and Dissertations
Vol. 1 (2025)

BIPOLAR DISORDER AS A FACTOR IMPAIRING SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE: CHALLENGES, STIGMAS, AND POSSIBILITIES FOR INCLUSION

Latin American Theses and Dissertations
Published 2026-04-28
Thiago Inocêncio Trofelli
Mestrado em Políticas Públicas pela UMC - Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes
Cleber Aparecido Medeiros da Silva
Enfermeiro. Especialista em Saúde Mental pela FACULESTE– Universidade de Minas Gerais
Maria Helena Brizido Marinho Barreto
Mestrado em Engenharia Biomédica pela UMC - Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes
Fábio Caxico de Abreu Júnior
Mestrando em Saúde Pública pela Universidade IV Enber Christian Universit
Alexsandro Narciso de Oliveira
Mestrado em Gestão de Cuidados da Saúde pela Must University
Ana Maria Leonel de Bruyn
Psicóloga Especialista em Neuropsicologia, pela Faculdade Unyleya
Aline de Souza Gonçalves
Graduanda em Enfermagem pela Unicesumar| Araraquara SP
Guilherme Gomes Militão da Silva
Enfermeiro, Pós-graduando em Urgência e Emergência pela Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes UMC
Diana Branquinho Marques
Enfermeira, Pós graduada em Gestão da Qualidade e Segurança do paciente
Luís Carlos Bueno
Enfermeiro, Pós-graduado em Urgência e Emergência e UTI adulto. Especialista em Cardiologia e Hemodinâmica pela Faculminas
Paulo Henrique Dias Trofelli
Graduando em Enfermagem pela Universidade de Mogi das Cruzes - UMC
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Keywords

Bipolar disorder; Mental health; Social inclusion; Social stigma; Work.

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Inocêncio Trofelli, T. ., Aparecido Medeiros da Silva, C. ., Helena Brizido Marinho Barreto, M. ., Caxico de Abreu Júnior, F. ., Narciso de Oliveira, A. ., Maria Leonel de Bruyn, A. ., de Souza Gonçalves, A. ., Gomes Militão da Silva, G. ., Branquinho Marques, D. ., Carlos Bueno, L. ., & Henrique Dias Trofelli, P. . (2026). BIPOLAR DISORDER AS A FACTOR IMPAIRING SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL LIFE: CHALLENGES, STIGMAS, AND POSSIBILITIES FOR INCLUSION. Advanced Studies on Health and Nature, 1. https://doi.org/10.51249/easn01.2026.2949
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Bipolar disorder is a chronic mental disorder characterized by recurrent mood changes, ranging from manic and hypomanic episodes to depressive states, which can significantly impair an individual’s functioning. This study aimed to analyze the social and professional impairments caused by bipolar disorder, considering the clinical, psychosocial, and occupational impacts associated with the condition. This is a bibliographic study based on the analysis of national and international scientific publications from recognized databases. The findings indicate that mood instability, residual cognitive deficits, and social stigma contribute to difficulties in maintaining interpersonal relationships and employment stability. Furthermore, social and occupational exclusion is related not only to clinical symptoms but also to the lack of inclusive public policies and institutional support strategies. It is concluded that addressing the social and professional impairments associated with bipolar disorder requires a comprehensive approach, including continuous treatment, psychosocial support, and actions aimed at promoting inclusion, autonomy, and citizenship.

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