The Role of Physicians in Approaching Mental Health Issues in Primary Care

Authors

  • Rafael de Lima Santos Biomédico, Centro Regional Universitário de Espírito Santo do Pinhal, 13990-000 Espírito Santo do Pinhal - SP, Brasil; Pós-Graduado em Biomedicina Estética pela Faculdade de Ciências da Saúde de São Paulo - FACIS 04110-001 São Paulo – SP, Brasil ;Graduando em Medicina, Centro Universitário das Faculdades Associadas de Ensino, 13870-377 São João da Boa Vista- SP, Brasil; Colaborador do Programa de Pós-Graduação em Ciências Farmacêuticas, Laboratório de Farmacologia Clínica e Experimental, Universidade Federal de Alfenas (UNIFAL – MG) 37130-001 Alfenas – MG, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1725-9746
  • Wellington Aparecido Farina de Amorim Curso de Biomedicina, Centro Universitário UniMetrocamp – Wyden, 13035-500, Campinas – SP, Brasil https://orcid.org/0009-0009-8808-5208
  • Juliana Vallim Jorgetto Santos Mestre, PPG - Medicina (Endocrinologia e Metabologia), UNIFESP – Universidade Federal de São Paulo, 04022-001 São Paulo – SP, Brasil Doutora, PPG - Enfermagem – UNIFESP – Universidade Federal de São Paulo, 04024 -002 São Paulo – SP, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3758-5201
  • Giovanna Vallim Jorgetto Doutora em Ciências UNIFESP Universidade Federal de São Paulo- UNIFESP 04024 -002 São Paulo – SP, Brasil; Docente, Curso de Medicina, Centro Universitário das Faculdades Associadas de Ensino (UNIFAE), 13870-377 São João da Boa Vista- SP, Brasil https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6910-4463

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v13i8.6436

Keywords:

Primary Health Care, Health Professionals, Health Promotion, Mental Health

Abstract

Objectives: To analyze the importance of the medical perspective on mental health issues in primary care. Methodology: A scoping review was conducted using the Pubmed, Scielo, and Lilacs databases, with a combination of keywords such as "primary health care," "health professionals," "health promotion," and "mental health." Results: Six articles were included in the review, all 100% produced in Brazil. Regarding the methods employed, qualitative research was present in all articles in this study. The majority (33.3%) of articles were published in the year 2015. Concerning the listed categories, pertaining to studies related to the addressed topic, the peculiarities regarding the medical perspective on mental health issues in primary care were analyzed. Conclusion: The medical perspective on mental health issues in primary care plays a crucial role in improving mental health outcomes for the population. This approach allows for early diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders, the promotion of mental health, and appropriate referrals to specialized services.

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Published

2024-08-16

How to Cite

Santos, R. de L., Amorim , W. A. F. de, Santos, J. V. J., & Jorgetto, G. V. (2024). The Role of Physicians in Approaching Mental Health Issues in Primary Care. ARCHIVES OF HEALTH INVESTIGATION, 13(8), 2554–2558. https://doi.org/10.21270/archi.v13i8.6436

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Vol. 13 No. 8 (2024)

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Original Articles