Election Sanctions; Deception of the People or Overthrow of the Government?/ Mari Mohammad

On the eve of the thirteenth presidential election in Iran, while twenty-four years have passed since the beginning of reforms without any positive achievements, we are witnessing various reactions from this faction of the government. The leaders and prominent figures of the reformist movement, who have lost their interests and positions in the Islamic Republic […]...

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The role of recreational and sports centers in improving the mental health of society / Bahar Abbasi.

The positive role of recreational and sports centers and its impact on increasing and improving the mental health of society seems obvious; it should be noted that the per capita allocation of recreational and sports centers in the country does not yield interesting statistics. Generally, there is a concentration of facilities such as recreational and […]...

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The alarm of mental health and psychological well-being in Iranian society / Majid Zarei

I have often thought in solitude and said to myself, can one endure being at the border of failure and disappointment and still hope for mental health and dignity? I have said it many times and I say it again, neglect of social issues, passivity, and lack of foresight in the face of problems are […]...

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Unprecedented drought in Iran; the beginning of a huge and unresolved crisis in the country / Keyumars Amiri

The old farmer stands on the hill overlooking his wheat field, with a hunched posture and clenched fists. He gazes at the plain with sorrow and amazement. As he looks, his eyes fall upon the fields of wheat and barley, now turned yellow and drying up due to lack of rain in the spring season. […]...

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Sociology of Women’s Mental Health / Elaheh Amani

Sociological and psychological approaches to mental health are fundamentally different. While psychological and biological perspectives focus on personal characteristics and brain features, sociologists emphasize the impact of social conditions on mental health and psychiatric disorders. The distinct emphasis of sociological approaches is on how processes such as life, social conditions, social roles, social structures, and […]...

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The gap in the rights of individuals with mental disorders in Iranian laws / Moein Khazaei

Patients with mental disorders are under more pressure from a legal perspective compared to other patients, and the likelihood of their fundamental and human rights being violated is much higher due to their vulnerability and lack of recognition of their legal agency. This legal vulnerability is compounded by the societal pressures they face, which also […]...

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Mental Health and Well-being in Prison / Saba Ardalan

According to articles 40 and 41 of the Prison Regulations, the prison is directly responsible for identifying and treating patients with mental disorders. The effects of imprisonment and confinement in closed spaces, isolation from friends and family, and lack of healthy recreational activities on mental health are not hidden. The aim of this article is […]...

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The mental health of religious and ethnic minorities under the heavy shadow of constant suppression / Farzad Saifi Karan

“Every person has the right to freedom of thought, conscience, and religion. This right includes the freedom to change one’s religion or belief, and the freedom to express one’s religion or belief, individually or collectively, in public or in private, through teaching, worship, and observance of religious rituals and ceremonies.” Article 18 of the Universal […]...

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“Discrimination and prejudice in the subject of mental disorders/ Zhenam Mohammadi”

Patients with mental disorders are more susceptible to prejudice, negative judgments, and discrimination than any other type of illness. “با سلام” 1. “Hello” Due to their illness, many patients not only face challenges related to their illness, but also suffer from social exclusion, prejudice, and false beliefs about mental illnesses. In the majority of recent […]...

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Media and the psyche of society; a journey into the depths of the Demosthenes’ cave!/ Morteza Hamounian

During the time of the coronavirus and with the increase of media presence in people’s homes and their dominance, even more than friends or relatives, expectations from the media for providing mental health of society have also increased. Governments and officials regularly ask the media to tell the truth to the people, be realistic, give […]...

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The Rouhani government collaborated with the oppressive apparatus/ Ali Kala’i’s conversation with Reza Khandan.

After eight years of Hassan Rouhani’s government, the time has come for the government’s record in the areas of citizen rights and human rights to be reviewed and scrutinized. It has been twenty-four years since the second of Khordad 76 and the beginning of the government that later became known as the Reformist government. Do […]...

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Iran: Hell for Religious Minorities; Ranked Eighth in the World for Persecution of Christians/ A Conversation between Mary Mohammadi and Kiarash Aalipour.

Given the approaching end of President Hassan Rouhani’s second term, in this conversation we have focused on examining his eight-year record in dealing with religious minorities, particularly Christians. For this purpose, we have sat down with Mr. Kiaresh Alipour, a human rights defender and spokesperson for Article 18 organization, which works to defend freedom of […]...

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