MentalthFirst-level hospitals and clinics · Primary care provider
Early detection in your population
§ Res. 347/2026, art. 12, no. 21What the regulation requires
Implement the mhGAP program at the primary care level, with emphasis on early detection and intervention in suicidal behavior.
2What evidence you will be asked for
- Documented training and follow-up for medical, psychology and nursing professionals in applying mhGAP.
Typical gapOverloaded staff at the primary level is the most cited cause of incomplete or discontinuous mhGAP implementation.
3What Mentalth leaves ready
What Mentalth does
Supports the mhGAP program at the primary level: screens the entire population in your care with validated instruments, without taking up consultation time, and directs at-risk cases to the care pathway. Mentalth does not replace the training or the judgment of your clinical team.
Screening record per personIllustrative example
| Date | Screening | Result | Referral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12 | Depression | Moderate | To the care pathway |
| Mar 12 | Anxiety | Low | Follow-up with Ángel |
| Mar 13 | Substance use | Low | — |
| Mar 14 | Suicidal ideation | High | Immediate protocol |
Evidence it leaves ready: Screening record per person (date, instrument and result) and traceability of referrals.