The PET-Networks as transformer of practices of a Psychosocial Care Center

This paper sought to analyze the contributions of PET-Networks in the activities developed by professionals at a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS). It was a descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach conducted with health professionals of a CAPS of a municipality in the state of Mato Grosso. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews, analyzed according to thematic analysis. Two categories were constructed: Family of insertion as comprehensive care strategy in CAPS: PET-RAPS contributions and The PET-Networks such care improvements inducer through development and training for SUS. It was concluded that the PETNetworks students have contributed to the expansion of health care, with the inclusion of the family in this process and that the actions taken have allowed professional development, leading to the improvement of mental health care assistance and selfdevelopment.

Mental health services; Health services; Inservice education; Public policy; PET-Health