Mental health in the Islamic Republic of Iran: achievements and areas of need

M T Yasamy; D Shahmohammadi; S A Bagheri Yazdi; H Layeghi; J Bolhari; E M Razzaghi; M Bina; A Mohit

Mental health in the Islamic Republic of Iran: achievements and areas of need

East Mediterr Health J. 2001 May;7(3):381-91.

Authors

M T Yasamy¹, D Shahmohammadi, S A Bagheri Yazdi, H Layeghi, J Bolhari, E M Razzaghi, M Bina, A Mohit

Affiliation

¹ Department of Psychiatry, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Mental Health Office, Ministry of Health and Medical Education, Teheran, Islamic Republic of Iran.

PMID: 12690757

Abstract

The development of mental health in the Islamic Republic of Iran is described with particular reference to the integration mental health into the primary health care system. The achievements made so far are outlined and the areas of need discussed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Health Status Indicators
Humans
Iran / epidemiology
Islam
Mental Disorders / epidemiology
Mental Health Services / organization & administration*
Mental Health*
Needs Assessment / organization & administration*
Primary Health Care / organization & administration*
Primary Prevention