Mental Health in the Unified Health System

Mapping the Contributions from the Psychosocial Care Centers

Authors

  • Geysa Cristina Marcelino Nascimento Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro; Instituto de Educação, Letras, Artes, Ciências Humanas e Sociais; Departamento de Psicologia
  • Fabio Scorsolini-Comin Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro; Instituto de Educação, Letras, Artes, Ciências Humanas e Sociais; Departamento de Psicologia
  • Rodrigo Sanches Peres Universidade Federal de Uberlândia; Instituto de Psicologia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v9i2p95-102

Keywords:

Mental Health Services; Mental Health; Unified Health System; Public Policies

Abstract

This article aims to present a review of the scientific literature on the Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS). A search in the LILACS, SciELO-Brazil, and PePSIC databases returned 10 articles. These articles, in general, show that the CAPS have been essential for the consolidation of the psychiatric reform in Brazil. There is a predominance of qualitative studies conducted with patients, their families, and health professionals. Some of the challenges relate to the need for greater coordination between mental health and primary care; thus, establishing a collaborative relationship between patients and health professionals, in addition to qualification requirements, and performance evaluations of these professionals.

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Published

2013-08-01

Issue

Vol. 9 No. 2 (2013)

Section

Original Article

How to Cite

Nascimento, G. C. M., Scorsolini-Comin, F., & Peres, R. S. (2013). Mental Health in the Unified Health System: Mapping the Contributions from the Psychosocial Care Centers. SMAD Revista Eletrônica Saúde Mental Álcool E Drogas (Edição Em Português), 9(2), 95-102. https://doi.org/10.11606/issn.1806-6976.v9i2p95-102