biostudies-literatureUnknown6(1)Younes N<h4>Background</h4>Common mental health problems are mainly treated in primary care settings and collaboration with mental health services is needed. Prior to re-organisation of the mental health care offer in a geographical area, a study was organized: 1) to evaluate GPs' opinions on their day-to-day practice with Patients with Mental Health Problems (PMHP) and on relationships with Mental Health Professionals (MHPro); 2) to identify factors associated with perceived need for collaboration with MHPro and with actual collaboration.<h4>Methods</h4>All GPs in the South Yvelines area in France (n = 492) were informed of the implementation of a local mental health program. GPs interested in taking part (n = 180) were invited to complete a satisfaction questionnaire on their practice in the fieBMC family practice18https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC1131897biostudies-literatureGeneral Practitioners' opinions on their practice in mental health and their collaboration with mental health professionals.PMC1131897Falissard BKovess VHardy Bayle MCGasquet IGaudebout PYounes NChaillet MPfalseGeneral Practitioners' opinions on their practice in mental health and their collaboration with mental health professionals.<h4>Background</h4>Common mental health problems are mainly treated in primary care settings and collaboration with mental health services is needed. Prior to re-organisation of the mental health care offer in a geographical area, a study was organized: 1) to evaluate GPs' opinions on their day-to-day practice with Patients with Mental Health Problems (PMHP) and on relationships with Mental Health Professionals (MHPro); 2) to identify factors associated with perceived need for collaboration with MHPro and with actual collaboration.<h4>Methods</h4>All GPs in the South Yvelines area in France (n = 492) were informed of the implementation of a local mental health program. GPs interested in taking part (n = 180) were invited to complete a satisfaction questionnaire on their practice in the fie2005-01-01T00:00:00Z2005 May2025-04-26T13:29:42.069Z2019-03-27T01:08:54ZS-EPMC11318971586562410.1186/1471-2296-6-18