A situational analysis of primary health care centers in Brazil: challenges and opportunities for addressing mental illness and substance use-related stigma

CONCLUSION: Increased government support, capacity building, and promoting social inclusion will provide opportunities to reduce stigma and reach marginalized populations. These findings will assist with addressing current gaps in PHC mental health service provision and may inform anti-stigma strategies for Brazil and other Latin American low- and middle-income countries.PMID:35775359 | DOI:10.1017/S1463423622000251

Source: Primary Care - July 1, 2022 Category: Primary Care Authors: Sireesha Jennifer Bobbili Bruna Sordi Carrara Raquel Helena Hernandez Fernandes Carla Aparecida Arena Ventura Source Type: research