Abstract
Objective: This research aims to measure the level of stress of the mental health worker. Its specific objectives are: Interpreting and evaluating the mental health and depression indicators of mental health workers and articulating the data present in the three instruments for a greater understanding of the subject Method: The research took place in a psychiatric hospital in the Federal District and involved 10 professionals of health. The instruments applied were the Lipp's Inventory of Stress Symptoms for Adults (ISSL), Beck's Depression Scale (BDI) and Goldberg's General Health Questionnaire (QSG). Results: The results show that 70% of this sample was already in an advanced stage of stress, with physical and psychological symptoms. The results show that of the ten research subjects, two had moderate depression and three had mild depression. The other five participants, although they had depressive symptoms, was not enough to characterize mild depression or another more severe condition. Conclusion: These data problematize the need to create strategies to care for the mental health of the mental health professional.