Integrated Care Models in Primary Care: A Mainstay in Curbing the Burgeoning Menace of Mental Health Issues

The rise in global statistics of mental health disorders has highlighted significant shortcomings in traditional healthcare systems, particularly their capacity to provide multidisciplinary and comprehensive care for individuals with complex mental health needs.Integrated care models have emerged as a promising solution, merging primary healthcare, specialized mental health services, and social support networks into a cohesive framework.This review critically examines the effectiveness of adopting an integrated healthcare approach in primary care settings as a cornerstone strategy to mitigate the rising prevalence of mental health issues.