In a country gripped with poverty, a pandemic and repression, mental health tends to rank low on the priorities scale. Despite the lack of transparency, the high rates of suicide and addiction are alarming indicators of a greater mental health crisis in Iran. Those affected face societal and cultural barriers to treatment and recovery.
What is the state of mental health in Iran? What are the gender disparities in mental health and it’s treatment? What is the role of the Iranian government in solving or perpetuating mental illness?
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