Depression Gripping Tehran, Study Finds
A recent report revealed that a staggering 99.7% of Tehran's population is grappling with depression according to The Tehran Studies and Planning Center.
A recent report revealed that a staggering 99.7% of Tehran's population is grappling with depression according to The Tehran Studies and Planning Center.
The comprehensive study further discloses that a significant 80.8% of Tehran residents have reported a low quality of life. Only a modest 18.9% indicated a moderate quality of life, with a mere 0.3% reporting a high quality of life.
The pervasive depression and the undesirable living conditions have far-reaching consequences, contributing to the surge in crime, social problems, and widespread public dissatisfaction, according to the report.
An in-depth analysis of the study's results identifies at least five disruptive factors severely impacting the quality of life for citizens. The "chaotic city situation" emerges as one of the most significant obstacles affecting the well-being of Tehran residents.
In September, the reformist newspaper Ham-Mihan released a report indicating that one out of every five prescriptions issued is for either antidepressants or sleeping pills. The report establishes a connection between the mental health of Iranians and social issues, particularly referencing protests.
The newspaper underscored that, since 2022, a growing number of individuals have been contemplating migration as a potential solution to their current circumstances.
Following the Woman, Life, Freedom uprising, numerous experts, including university professors, mental health specialists, and sociologists, expressed apprehensions regarding the societal condition in Iran. Four mental health associations echoed their concerns about the mental well-being of citizens in a joint statement.
