O apoio matricial na atenção primária: uma estratégia de intervenção no campo da saúde mental

Abstract

Objective: To analyze articles published online in national journals, in the period from 2005 to 2015, for the matrix support in mental health, in primary health care. Methodology: Narrative review of the literature from bibliographic search developed in the Virtual Library Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) using the key words "matrix support", "primary care" and "mental health". For the analysis of information we followed the guidelines of the thematic analysis. Results and discussion: three national articles were analyzed, published between 2005 and 2015 that deal with the matrix support in mental health in primary health care services. The articles pointed to articulation difficulties of specialized services such as Psychosocial Care Centers with the basic units and family health units, lack of training of health professionals to work in the field of mental health and the need for theoretical and practical support to teams to develop actions in mental health in their health units. Still, the importance of coordination of the Support Centers for Family Health (NASF) with matricial teams. Final Thoughts: After completion of this study, the importance of matrix support in primary care was understood, contributing in interventions in the mental health field.