Análisis del proceso de reforma en salud mental en la provincia de Tucumán: a 14 años de la sanción de la Ley Nº 26.657
; Forgas, Sol ; Guardia, Merlina ; Morganti, Valentina ; Sánchez Hermansson, Ignacio ; Solares Rotnitzky, Matías Otros responsables
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06/2025
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Universidad Nacional de Tucumán. Facultad de Psicología
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Investigando en Psicología
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Este artículo analiza la implementación de la Ley Nacional de Salud Mental n° 26.657 (en adelante, LNSM) en la provincia de Tucumán, Argentina. Esta norma plantea un cambio de paradigma en la atención de la salud mental y propone el cierre progresivo de hospitales psiquiátricos y la creación de dispositivos comunitarios. Sin embargo, en Tucumán, el proceso de implementación ha sido lento y desigual, y ha generado desafíos significativos. La investigación se llevó a cabo bajo un enfoque cualitativo, con un diseño exploratorio-descriptivo. Se construyeron indicadores basados en el articulado de la LNSM y se recopilaron datos mediante entrevistas en profundidad a informantes clave y el análisis de documentos oficiales. Entre los resultados, se destaca que los hospitales psiquiátricos monovalentes siguen siendo el principal centro de atención, con una oferta limitada de dispositivos alternativos como casas de convivencia y servicios ambulatorios. Además, se observó una creciente judicialización de los casos de salud mental, lo que ha dificultado la gestión de las altas hospitalarias y ha producido un congestionamiento del sistema. Aunque Tucumán ha realizado algunos avances, persisten desafíos considerables en la transición hacia un modelo de salud mental más inclusivo y comunitario. Asimismo, el estudio subraya la necesidad de fortalecer la coordinación interinstitucional y de crear nuevos dispositivos de atención que se alineen con los principios de la LNSM.
This article explores the implementation of National Mental Health Law No. 26,657 (LNSM) in the province of Tucumán, Argentina. The law represents a paradigm shift in mental health care, promoting the gradual closure of psychiatric hospitals and the establishment of community-based services. However, in Tucumán, the implementation process has been slow and inconsistent, presenting notable challenges. The research utilized a qualitative approach with an exploratory-descriptive design. Indicators were developed based on the provisions of the LNSM, and data were gathered through in-depth interviews with key informants as well as the analysis of official documents. The findings indicate that psychiatric hospitals continue to serve as the primary centers of care, with a limited availability of alternative services such as residential homes and outpatient programs. Furthermore, there has been an increase in the judicialization of mental health cases, complicating the management of hospital discharges and resulting in a bottleneck within the system. While Tucumán has achieved some progress, significant obstacles remain in the transition towards a more inclusive and community-oriented mental health model. The study emphasizes the necessity of strengthening interinstitutional coordination and establishing new care services that align with the principles of the LNSM.
This article explores the implementation of National Mental Health Law No. 26,657 (LNSM) in the province of Tucumán, Argentina. The law represents a paradigm shift in mental health care, promoting the gradual closure of psychiatric hospitals and the establishment of community-based services. However, in Tucumán, the implementation process has been slow and inconsistent, presenting notable challenges. The research utilized a qualitative approach with an exploratory-descriptive design. Indicators were developed based on the provisions of the LNSM, and data were gathered through in-depth interviews with key informants as well as the analysis of official documents. The findings indicate that psychiatric hospitals continue to serve as the primary centers of care, with a limited availability of alternative services such as residential homes and outpatient programs. Furthermore, there has been an increase in the judicialization of mental health cases, complicating the management of hospital discharges and resulting in a bottleneck within the system. While Tucumán has achieved some progress, significant obstacles remain in the transition towards a more inclusive and community-oriented mental health model. The study emphasizes the necessity of strengthening interinstitutional coordination and establishing new care services that align with the principles of the LNSM.
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