The aim of this study was to understand aspects related to training and capacity-building of professionals working in mental health services within the State of Goiás, Brazil, from the point of view of the coordinators of these services. This is qualitative research, with the participation of 19 coordinators. The data was subjected to thematic content analysis with the help of Atlas-ti software. The themes that emerged from the content analysis were: characteristics of professionals to work in mental health; teamwork and interdisciplinarity as a care management model; academic training of professionals; professional practice and continuing education; and insertion into the work market. The study considers the emerging need to develop people, according to the psychosocial model, to work in mental health services and ensure work contracts that favor qualification and assistance.
Mental health services; Health management; Human resources; Continuing education; Mental health