Contribui??o ao ensino de saúde mental sob o signo da desinstitucionaliza??o

摘要

The present paper aimed at reporting an educational experience in Psychiatric Nursing Course at the College of Nursing of the Regional University of Rio Grande do Norte (FAEN-URRN), in the period from the middle of 80's to the middle of 90's, under the de-institutionalization view and the mental patient citizenship rights, anchored in the discussion on health and society. The theoretical discussion, compilation of texts and confrontation of the theory/practice in field performance were the method utilized. Among these results, it was evident the methodological-theatrical base of the historical and dialectic materialism, as a conducting wire of the attainment of the teach-learning process, making possible a better comprehension on the totality and a posterior critical review of the nursing program of FAEN-URRN and the nurse performance in mental health.