Integration of mental health service program into primary health care service

Primary health care is the main platform for community based health services. It is the first line of health defense. The primary health care services are based on prevention, curative, promotion and rehabilitation. Mental health disorders are not uncommon and early detection and care may decrease the burden of these disorders. By integration of mental health care into primary care services, these services will be available at the primary care level and expose it to a considerable part of the community served by primary health care services. The process of integration will allow mental health care to diffuse through the pillars of primary care (prevention, curative, promotion and rehabilitation).