The Covid-19 pandemic has caused various psychic, emotional and spiritual suffering among indigenous peoples. The Indigenous Council of Roraima (CIR) continues with psychological care, with the aim of guiding and assisting the indigenous population in this delicate moment. Families are cared for in the communities and also people who are recovering in Boa Vista.
"Cir has provided Psychological support, prioritizing families who have lost loved ones, victims of Covid-19, people who were diagnosed with Anxiety, Depression, Panic Syndrome, mental illnesses that were acquired during this period are also being assisted", explained psychologist Iterniza Pereira, who has been providing these services since the beginning of the pandemic. In addition to psychological care, informative folders on mental health are also being distributed, in Portuguese and in the Wapichana language. Since November 30, 2020, with the support of AVAAZ, 82 families who are recovering in Boa Vista have already been assisted, and indigenous families from the communities: Barata, Pium (Tabaio region), Pium (Serra da Lua region), Raimundão, Araçá (Amajari region), Morcego, Serra do Truaru, (Murupú region) Maturuca (Serras region) and the Raposa Serra do Sol Indigenous Training and Culture Center (CIFCRSS). Photos: Residents of the communities.
