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The COVID-19 pandemic increased the incidence of factors that adversely affect mental health (eg, family conflict, social isolation, fear of transmission, uncertainty, chronic stress, despair, confinement). Reduces feelings and annoyance, material misuse, loneliness, domestic violence, child neglect or abuse, unemployment, and financial difficulties), as well as access to mental health services.
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In this way, the burden of mental health disorders can be expected to increase overall. From 2020 to 21 after the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, the incidence of suicide deaths in Iran increased significantly to 6.6 per 100,000 (up 7.8% year-on-year). .. However, in some states it has reached 16.5 cases per 100,000 people, the highest percentage among individuals aged 18-29 years (33.9%).
A summary of the yearbook of the Iranian forensic organization in 1399 (2020–21).
Mental Health Gap Action Program (mhGAP): Extends care for mental, neurological, and substance use disorders.
- Zarusuman G
- Stanley B
- Szanto K
- Clark DE
- Kali V
- Mehlum L
Screening services must be provided at the primary health care center to refer the identified patients to specialized services. There is a need to develop a special registration system for psychological problems and their consequences.
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- Arizade M
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Depression and anxiety of medical students and staff should be monitored. The high cost of psychotherapy should be covered by basic health insurance or included in the basic health insurance package of the Iranian people. Digital technology and social media can help alleviate psychological problems through education, facilitating the use of mental health services, social interaction and improving the mood of the community.
- Zarusuman G
- Stanley B
- Szanto K
- Clark DE
- Kali V
- Mehlum L
Policy makers need to address the social determinants of mental health issues. Common strategies include creating support services to protect vulnerable groups (low-income, unemployed, women and girls, the elderly, children, refugees, etc.). Building social capital and strengthening intergenerational cohesion in the face of financial difficulties (eg, cross-generational support and support for young and old people). Promote mental health through recreational environments, group sports, life skills, and the use of mental health services (such as stress management and anger management). Overall, policy makers need to apply a systems thinking approach to mental health.
We do not declare competing interests.
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