Mahnaz Fallahi

Department of Psychiatry, Shafa Hospital, Guilan University of Medical Sciences, Guilan, Iran.

[ 1 ] - Psychometric properties of the Persian version of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI-P)

Introduction: Tinnitus can have a significant effect on an individual’s quality of life, and is very difficult quantify. One of the most popular questionnaires used in this area is the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI). The aim of this study was to determine the reliability and validity of a Persian translation of the Tinnitus Handicap Inventory (THI-P).   Materials and Methods: This prospectiv...

[ 2 ] - Prevalence of Involuntary Hospital Admission Among Patients Referred by Judicial Authorities to A Psychiatric Hospital in Iran

Background: An important group of patients admitted to psychiatric hospitals are patients who are referred by court letters which deprive the physician of authority to make a decision, leading to involuntary hospital admission. One of the medical principles is to pay attention to patients' rights.  Objective: This study aims to investigate the prevalence of involuntary hospital admission in pa...

[ 3 ] - The Relationship Between Emotional Intelligence and Parenting Stress in Mothers of Children With Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Background: Attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is one of the most common psychiatric disorders in children and adolescents. Parents of these youth experience more parenting stress. Emotional Intelligence (EI) has a very close relationship with mental health.  Objective: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between EI and parenting stress in mothers of ADHD youth. Met...