Mental health in the Family Health Strategy as perceived by health professionals

• Main Authors: Jacqueline de Souza (Author), Letícia Yamawaka de Almeida (Author), Margarita Antonia Villar Luis (Author), Andreia Fernanda Nievas (Author), Tatiana Maria Coelho Veloso (Author), Sara Pinto Barbosa (Author), Bianca Cristina Ciccone Giacon (Author), Francine Baltazar Assad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Associação Brasileira de Enfermagem.
• Subjects: article
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Summary

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the management of mental health needs in primary care as perceived by Family Health Strategy professionals. Method: this was a qualitative descriptive exploratory study developed within the coverage area of five family health teams. The data were collected using observation, group interviews, individual semi-structured interviews, and focus groups. Content analysis was conducted using text analysis software and interpretation was based on the corresponding analytical structures. Results: numerous and challenging mental health demands occur in this setting, for which the teams identified care resources; however, they also indicated difficulties, especially related to the operationalization and integration of such resources. Conclusion: there is a need for a care network sensitive to mental health demands that are better coordinated and more effectively managed.

Item Description

1984-0446
10.1590/0034-7167-2016-0492