The concept of integrality in mental health care in the context of psychiatric reform

Authors

  • Cíntia Nasi Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Escola de Enfermagem , Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem
  • Adriana Serdotte Freitas Cardoso Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Escola de Enfermagem , Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, aserdotte@hcpa.ufrgs.br
  • Jacó Fernando Schneider Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Escola de Enfermagem , Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem
  • Agnes Olschowsky Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Escola de Enfermagem , Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem, agnes@enf.ufrgs.br
  • Christine Wetzel Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Escola de Enfermagem , Departamento de Assistência e Orientação Profissional

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5935/2316-9389.2009.v13.50576

Keywords:

Mental Health, Comprehensive Health Care, Mental Health Services

Abstract

In mental health care, integrality aims to enable an initial contact of patients with mental suffering. It emphasizes the assistential service and the construction of full attention networks in mental health. This article aims to reflect about the concept of integrality and its application in mental health care. It also discusses the importance of integrality in the network of substitute mental health services as a means of promoting new ways of thinking about mental health. With this goal, it is necessary that healthcare professionals provide an integral assistance to the patients by sharing their experiences and stimulating the participation of the family and the community.

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Published

2009-03-01

Issue

Vol. 13 No. 1 (2009)

Section

Reflection

License

Copyright (c) 2009 Reme: Revista Mineira de Enfermagem

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How to Cite

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The concept of integrality in mental health care in the context of psychiatric reform. REME Rev Min Enferm. [Internet]. 2009 Mar. 1 [cited 2025 Dec. 25];13(1). Available from: https://periodicos.ufmg.br/index.php/reme/article/view/50576

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