Mai Algethami
Family Medicine, Saudi Arabia
Publications
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Research Article
Integrating Mental Health Services Into Family Medicine Practices Opportunities And Challenge
Author(s): Moamen Abdelfadil Ismail*, Renad Ibrahim Mohammed Aloqayli, Mohammed Abdullah Mohammed Asiri, Ahmed Hamed Basheer Alsulami, Ghadah Saleh Mohammed Alnajdi, Mohammed Dakhilallah Dhawi Algethami, Dalia DakheelAllah Dhawi Algthami, Raghda Iseemr Alreheli, Manea Saleh Muneer Alosaimi, Alwalied Abdulhaleem Hafez, Mai Algethami and Ali Mahfoudh Alzidany
Background: Mental health disorders are a leading cause of disability worldwide, yet access to timely and effective care remains inadequate. Integrating mental health services into family medicine practices has emerged as a promising approach to address these gaps by leveraging the accessibility and continuity of primary care. Objectives: To evaluate the opportunities and challenges associated with integrating mental health services into family medicine practices, synthesizing evidence from cross-sectional, prospective, retrospective, and casecontrol studies. Methods: A systematic review was conducted following PRISMA 2020 guidelines. Eligible studies included peerreviewed articles published between 1997 and 2025, involving adult and pediatric populations, and reporting quantitative or qualitative outcomes related .. Read More»