Volume : 11, Issue : 12, December – 2024
Title:
OVERVIEW OF MENTAL HEALTH IN PRIMARY CARE
Authors :
Fahad Mohammed Alhuzaimi, Ghayda Ghazi Alqurashi, Heba Aziz Alsaffar, Ameer Taher Mesawa, Elham Hassan Nami, Mohammed Fahad Alfehaid, Reem Mohalhel Shajry, Tahani Abdu Abualsel, Areej Hassan Alhazmi, Salma Mousa Hakami, Manal Ali Alsharif, Ali Hassan Alsaffar, Faisal Essam Khalil
Abstract :
Background: Mental health represents an indispensable and fundamental element within the realm of primary healthcare services, particularly because a significant proportion of mental health disorders are initially recognized and subsequently managed within this specific healthcare context. Primary care providers (PCPs) frequently assume the role of the initial point of contact for individuals who are grappling with various mental health challenges, thereby rendering the primary care setting vital for the processes of early identification, timely intervention, and continuous management of mental health conditions over time.Objective: an overview of the types, diagnosis, and management of Mental Health in Primary Care.
Methods: a comprehensive review of Mental Health in Primary Care. The PUBMED and Google Scholar search engines were the main databases used for the search process, with articles collected from 1994 to 2024.Conclusion: Fusing mental health care with primary healthcare is important for advancing overall health by dealing with mental and physical conditions. Despite international endeavors by entities like the WHO, various nations struggle with issues like lack of funding, limited assets, and social prejudices that obstruct the offering of inclusive mental health services. Individuals in primary care roles are significant in noticing mental health issues, but they often experience deficiencies in training and available resources. A range of models, including Integrated Primary Care (IPC), Collaborative Care, and Stepped Care, work towards integrating physical and mental health services to boost patient results. These models prioritize early identification, precise diagnosis, and collaboration between primary care providers and mental health professionals. Nonetheless, obstacles including financial limitations, structural inadequacies, and stigma persist as formidable challenges. To address these issues, initiatives such as improved training, increased funding, anti-stigma campaigns, and enhanced referral systems are imperative. Implementing these strategies would enhance accessibility, diminish healthcare inequalities, and provide comprehensive and cost-effective care for both mental and physical health, thereby fortifying global healthcare systems.
Keywords: mental health, Classification, Clinical Presentation, Importance, Management, Strategies.
Cite This Article:
Please cite this article in press Fahad Mohammed Alhuzaimi et al., Overview Of Mental Health In Primary Care.,Indo Am. J. P. Sci, 2024; 11 (12).
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