CONTRIBUTIONS OF S.U.S. (UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM) IN THE QUALITY OF BRAZILIAN MENTAL HEALTH

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.15931022315122

• Palavras-chave: Unified Health System (SUS); promoting mental health; mental health assistance; psychosocial care and mental health.

• Keywords: Unified Health System (SUS); promoting mental health; mental health assistance; psychosocial care and mental health.

• Abstract:

  Mental health is a topic that has received a lot of attention around the world in recent years. The Brazilian reality presents numerous challenges regarding innovative solutions to meet fundamental human psychological needs. This study aimed to identify how the S.U.S. (UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM) has contributed to meeting these human needs today. This is a bibliographical study that presents some Brazilian initiatives for sustainability on the planet, considering strategies that address aspects of the public mental health of its citizens. A content analysis of articles addressing the topic was carried out. The search was carried out in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) database. The search with the combination of keywords resulted in 33 articles, but only 8 met the research objective. From the readings, it was possible to establish the following categories: mental health in Brazil; Unified Health System (SUS) and the network of psychosocial care, assistance and promotion of Brazilian mental health. Studies indicate, as a result, that the Psychosocial Support Network offered by public health in Brazil, located close to communities, creates opportunities for access and improvement in the quality of mental health for Brazilians who need care. The S.U.S. (UNIFIED HEALTH SYSTEM) has been offering relevant services in the subject's psychosocial care, but needs to advance in its scope and integration of services.