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Showing 3 results for Mental Health Services
Dr. Ahmad Ali Noorbala Tafti, Dr. Siavash Lajevardi,
Volume 2, Issue 2 (9-2018)
Abstract
Background: In line with the implementation of paragraph 1 of Article 111 of the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, issues related to mental health are addressed.
In order to execute the policy correctly, complete comprehension, profound knowledge and implications of policies are essential. The purpose of this study was to define the exact meaning of "mental health", "mental health Indicators" and "optimization of these terms” which relate to the terms and concepts of mental health policies.
Methodology: In this qualitative study, a combination of common methods including studying resources texts, high-level documents, authentic English and Farsi databases, analyzing the current status, and focusing on group discussions with key counterparts were used.
Findings: Operational programs for implementing the interventions related to each indicator and monitoring and evaluating indices by relevant organizations and other counterparts are paramount. Therefore, the Ministry of Health and Medical Education should consider Mental
Health issues as one of the most important components of health which are often neglected. Conclusions: Implemented approaches for mental health action plans advocated in WHO guidelines should be tmplemented.
Dr. Ahmadali Noorbala Tafti, Dr. Ali Fathi Ashtiani, Dr. Mohammadhossein Niknam, Dr. Seyed Hasan Emami Razavi, Dr. Ali Ramezankhani, Dr. Maryam Khayamzadeh,
Volume 4, Issue 4 (3-2021)
Abstract
Background: Covid-19 has spread rapidly in the world and has affected the health and other aspects of human being life. The virus which causes this disease has various effects on mental health, and different segments of society such as patients, health care providers and general population. In this article, the effects of this virus on mental health and related risk factors are discussed.
Methods: For compiling this review, national and international articles from credible referrences have been used.
Results: Symptoms such as anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychological distress and stress were reported in the general population and patiets with COVID-19. Factors such as staying at home, social distancing, closing educational centers, mass lockdown, worry about being infected and transmission to others are the risk factors of these diseases.
Conclusion: COVID-19 has a dual effect on human mental health, one of the complications of this disease is psychological complications and on the other hand, patients with mental illness are prone to COVID-19.Considering the numerous and sometimes dangerous effects of Covid 19 on mental health, reducing the dangerous effects of these complications is one of the priorities of the health system. In order to properly manage the effects of Covid 19 on the mental health of the community, urgent call for more attention given to public mental health and policies and also cooperation of the policy makers, scientific experts and the community members to assist people through this challenging time are necessory.
Volume 6, Issue 3 (12-2022)
Abstract
Studies show mental disorders constitute approximately 12% of burden of disease in Iranian society. A meeting was held in the Academy of Medical Sciences with the presence of mental health experts and officials of the Ministry of Health and Medical Education, taking into account the background factors that affect mental health and the current conditions of the society and strategies and suggestions for improving the mental health of the community were presented.
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