THE IMPACTS OF OCCUPATIONAL STRESS ON THE MENTAL HEALTH OF MILITARY POLICE OFFICERS IN THE STATE OF AMAPÁ

Abstract

This article investigates the impacts of work on the mental health of military police officers in Amapá, considering challenges such as exposure to risk, extensive workload, and pressure for immediate results. The goal is to analyze how the work environment affects your mental health, identifying stress stressors and consequences. The literature review highlighted that these working conditions contribute to occupational stress and negatively affect the mental health of police officers. The literature analysis revealed that the main sources of stress include imbalance between effort and reward, lack of organizational support, and exposure to traumatic situations. These factors contribute to the development of conditions such as anxiety disorder, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. The study also emphasizes the importance of intervention strategies to mitigate these impacts and promote the mental health of police officers, improving their well-being and effectiveness at work.