THE ROLE OF PRIMARY HEALTH CARE IN THE MANAGEMENT OF MAJOR DEPRESSIVE DISORDER

• DOI: 10.22533/at.ed.1593702304099

• Palavras-chave: primary attention; depression; management.

• Keywords: primary attention; depression; management.

• Abstract:

  Introduction: Primary health care is considered the gateway to the public health service and plays a crucial role in the management of major depressive disorder, guided by symptoms such as anhedonia, irritability and persistent sadness. In this regard, the psychosocial care network aims to integrate care by offering care and support to affected individuals.Objective: the present study seeks to analyze the tools and social actors involved in the complexity of primary health care, especially with regard to the services available and effective approaches to dealing with major depressive disorder. Materials and methods: This is an integrative literature review about the role of primary health care in the management of major depressive disorder. The PICO strategy was used to prepare the guiding question. Furthermore, the descriptors “Primary Care” were crossed; “Major Depressive Disorder”; “Management”, in the databases National Library of Medicine (PubMed MEDLINE), Scientific Eletronic Library Online (SCIELO), Ebscohost, Google Scholar and Virtual Health Library (VHL). Results and discussion: Depression is very prevalent and considered a public health problem, so the Psychosocial Care Network, together with the tools proposed by the family health team, must offer longitudinal support to the patient.  Conclusion: This review highlights that early diagnosis and support from primary care tools need to work together to improve the quality of life of individuals living with this disorder.