Multidisciplinary practices at the Child Psychosocial Care Center: an integrative literature review

• DOI: https://doi.org/10.22533/at.ed.515262605037

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  Psychosocial care for children and adolescents is a central component of mental health policy in Brazil, with the Centers for Psychosocial Care for Children (CAPSi) playing a fundamental role in providing specialized care for children and adolescents with mental disorders and psychological distress. These services seek to promote comprehensive care through individual and group interventions and therapeutic workshops, always guided by the Individualized Treatment Plan (PTS), a document that organizes clinical and multidisciplinary practices. Methods: This is an integrative literature review conducted between November and December 2025, consulting the PUBMED, SCIELO, and LILACS databases. Descriptors related to CAPSi, child and adolescent psychosocial care, and Individualized Treatment Plan were used, with no language restrictions, considering publications from the last four years. Exclusion criteria included integrative literature reviews. The study selection process followed the steps of identification, screening, eligibility, and final inclusion, represented in a flowchart, and resulted in the inclusion of five relevant studies. Results and Discussion: The studies indicate that the multidisciplinary team at CAPSi mainly involves psychologists, social workers, and nurses, complemented by psychiatrists, occupational therapists, physical therapists, nutritionists, and speech therapists. The most frequent practices were group sessions, therapeutic workshops, and individual sessions. However, home visits and family groups were rarely addressed, highlighting important gaps in comprehensive care. The COVID-19 pandemic highlights additional challenges, such as restrictions on socialization and limitations on collective activities. Conclusion: The multidisciplinary team is essential for comprehensive care, but it is necessary to strengthen strategies for home visits, family groups, and continuous coordination, ensuring more effective interventions for children and adolescents.