ArticleArchives of Iranian medicine2022
Major Depressive Disorder in Iran: Epidemiology, Health Care Provision, Utilization, and Challenges.
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- Quality of Service and Cost of Managing an Episode of Major Depressive Disorder: A Cohort Study in Iran.Archives of Iranian medicine · 2026Article
- Exploring implementation barriers of mental health programs in primary health care: a qualitative study from Iran.BMC health services research · 2025Article
- Mental health nurses' experiences of caring for inpatients with severe mental disorders: a qualitative study.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
- The association between nutrients intake, diet quality and food insecurity with depression in patients with coronary artery disease.Journal of health, population, and nutrition · 2025Observational
- Age of onset, sociodemographic, and clinical predictors of depression: a population-based study in Rural Southern Iran.BMC public health · 2025Article
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- Social capital and major depressive disorder among youth in Iran.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
- Preexisting depression and COVID-19: a cohort study on the risk of susceptibility and hospitalization.BMC psychiatry · 2023Article
- Facilitators and barriers in the development and implementation of depression prevention and treatment policies in China: a qualitative study.BMC public health · 2023Article
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Abstract
One in eight adults in Iran is estimated to have major depressive disorder (MDD) - a leading cause of disability in the country. Many remain undiagnosed, and some receive only partial treatment. An estimated 60% of those with MDD were reported to have received no treatment during the past year. In this paper, we have critically reviewed the current health-care structure in the country along with prevailing patterns of health-care service utilization. We have addressed the role of psychiatrists, general practitioners (GPs), psychologists, and other health-care personnel in the treatment and care of patients with MDD, with an emphasis on the quality of service provision. In addition, the strengths and weaknesses of primary healthcare (PHC), the health insurance system, and inpatient care have been discussed. We have paid attention to the contextual issues such as mental health literacy, stigma, and healthcare inequity where relevant. Finally, practical recommendations have been provided to improve the quality of care for patients with MDD in Iran.
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