A importância da abordagem da saúde mental na atenção primária em saúde

Abstract

The Family Health Team in the Pitombeiras region noticed a significant increase in the prevalence of cases of anxiety disorders in its area of coverage. The objective of this intervention project is to provide information about longitudinal mental health care to users and professionals at the Pitombeiras Health Unit in the municipality of Cascavel-Ceará. The specific objectives are: to propose actions that provide information that reduces stigma in relation to mental health and demystifies ideas and prejudices; identify signs of early mental suffering and then offer appropriate treatments and prevent their worsening; carry out education and health promotion actions that contribute to improving the quality of life and improving the proposed treatment; propose intersectoral actions that involve other social facilities in the territory. The methodological paths used were the bibliographic review in the Database of theVirtual Library in Health, Scielo, Google Scholar and Federal Government websites, in addition to observation of the daily routine of the Health Unit. The situational diagnosis was obtained through the Rapid Estimation Method. Situational Strategic Planning was used to develop the Intervention Project. The implementation of this intervention project is expected to reduce the occurrence of anxiety crises, increase the quality of life of patients, strengthen the support network, combat prejudice related to mental health and form more qualified health teams to address mental health issues. It is essential to invest in mental health care in primary care to improve the quality of life of patients and the community. By providing complete and humanized care for people with anxiety disorders, the Pitombeiras Family Health Team not only reduces personal suffering, but also reinforces the social structure that encourages a healthier community.