PERCEPÇÃO DOS USUÁRIOS DE UM CENTRO DE ATENÇÃO PSICOSSOCIAL SOBRE O CUIDADO EM SAÚDE MENTAL

The Brazilian Psychiatric Reform began in the 70s, gained strength from the 1988 constitution, where SUS and its guidelines were created. The reform movement took place in a complex and progressive way, marked by several achievements, mainly with regard to laws and decrees, which not only puts an end to the hospital-centered model, but also inaugurates a new care network. Tak-ing this historical process into account, this study aims to understand the perception of users of a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS) about mental health care in the city of Montes Claros-MG from the new model of care established by the Psychiatric Reform . This is a qualitative descriptive study, using the semi-structured interview with CAPS II patients from the city of Montes Claros-MG as a research tool, for data analysis using the Content Analysis technique. The results led to three cate-gories: Mental health care under the eyes of users; The clinic in the context of changing the mental health care model; The psychosocial rehabilitation scenario between the lived and the ideal. It was possible to conclude that the patients noticed changes related to a more humanized way of caring.