Abstract :
Since mental health is directly related to individual and social performance and psychosocial harm, and
upgrading it requires the availability of appropriate information systems and the collection of data and
indicators, it has become, nowadays, one of the most important topics within the realm of healthcare services.
The present study was conducted using descriptive-applied method. Initially, an interview was conducted with
a number of mental health professionals to identify the status of the information system and mental health
indicators in the primary care setting. Then, required mental health indicators were identified within primary
healthcare through questionnaire and the results were formulated in the form of information system model and
mental health indicators in primary care by using Delphi method. A total of 55 mental health indicators were
selected in the primary care system; of these total number, 35 indicators were accepted by the panel of
experts, which are categorized into four main categories of context, inputs, processes and functions, and result
and output; finally, obtained findings were presented as mental health information system model..This
research has identified the current state of the Mental Health Information System (MIS) and suggested
practical information domains for planning useful managers in order to provide appropriate mental health
services in the primary health care system.
Key Words: Presenting a Model, Mental Health, Healthcare,primery care
Keyword :
Presenting a Model, Mental Health, Healthcare,primery care