Validabady, Zahra

MSc Student in Mental Health, Student Research Committee, School of Behavioural Sciences and Mental Health (Tehran Institute of Psychiatry), Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran

[ 1 ] - Perceived Stress and General and Spiritual Coping Strategies among People during COVID-19 Pandemic: A Mixed-Method Study

Background and purpose: In addition to public health concerns, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has caused psychological disorders such as anxiety, fear, depression, stigma, etc. The present study aimed at examining the perceived stress levels of people in COVID-19 pandemic, their coping strategies and the efficacy of each strategy in reducing stress. Materials and methods: This mi...

[ 2 ] - Challenges of a Program for Public Mental Health Education with an Emphasis on Self-Care in Primary Health Care: A Qualitative Study

Background: Mental health education aims to increase mental health literacy (MHL) and plays a crucial role on mental health of community members. However, but its implementation in primary health care (PHC) faces obstacles and problems. Therefore, this study was conducted to explain the challenges of the public mental health education program with an emphasis on self-care in Iran's PHC. Method...