Psychosocial Care Centers for Children and Adolescents in Brazil: geographic distribution and user profile

Few Brazilian studies have addressed the use of mental health services for children and adolescents. This study aimed to characterize the national distribution of Psychosocial Care Centers for Children and Adolescents (CAPSi) and describe the patient profile in this age group between 2008 and 2012....

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Published in:Cadernos de saúde pública 2015-12, Vol.31 (12), p.2649
Main Authors: Garcia, Grey Yuliet Ceballos, Santos, Darci Neves, Machado, Daiane Borges
Format: Article
Language:Portuguese
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adolescent Health Services - statistics & numerical data
Brazil
Child
Child Health Services - statistics & numerical data
Geographic Mapping
Health Services Accessibility - statistics & numerical data
Humans
Mental Disorders - therapy
Mental Health Services - statistics & numerical data
Socioeconomic Factors
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Summary:Few Brazilian studies have addressed the use of mental health services for children and adolescents. This study aimed to characterize the national distribution of Psychosocial Care Centers for Children and Adolescents (CAPSi) and describe the patient profile in this age group between 2008 and 2012. An ecological study was carried out, using records from the Authorizations for High-Complexity Procedures (APAC) system and the Brazilian National Registry of Healthcare Organizations (CNES). Socio-demographics and disease profile were analyzed. In 2014, 208 CAPSi were recorded in the CNES, distributed across 23 of Brazil's 27 states. Treatments included predominantly behavioral disorders (29.7%), developmental disorders (23.6%), and mental retardation (12.5%). CAPSi are insufficient and unequally distributed. The disease profile suggests the need for linkage between specialized mental health services and primary care, in addition to the inclusion of inter-sector work.
ISSN:1678-4464
DOI:10.1590/0102-311X00053515