Zorzi VN, Martins SS, Macedo DA, Sangioni LA. Mental health promotion in primary health care: the role of health groups from the perspective of patients and professionals. Interface (Botucatu). 2024; 28: e230447. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/interface.230447
Abstract
The aim of this study was to analyze and describe the perceptions of patients and family health team staff regarding the role of health groups as a strategy for promoting mental health in primary health care (PHC). We conducted an exploratory descriptive study in a primary care center in Santa Maria, Rio Grande do Sul. The data were analyzed using content analysis, resulting in the emergence of five categories: 1) Patient and community-centered PHC; 2) Welcoming and building bonds; 3) The effective implementation of mental health promotion in community and territorial services; 4) Mental health care: building pathways; and 5) Working in networks: an expectation. Groups emerged as potential promotors of mental health in PHC. By emphasizing the socio-affective component and longitudinality of care, groups promote patient physical and mental well-being, strengthening autonomy and independence.
Keywords
Health promotion; Primary health care; Mental health
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