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Saraee F, Ahmadi F Z, Gholami M. Mental Health Services for Children and Adolescents in Iran: A Scoping Review. jhosp 2025; 24 (1) :96-116
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1- PhD. Student in Health Care Management, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- PhD. Student in Health Policy, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. *Corresponding Author Email: fatemeezahraahmadi@gmail.com
3- PhD. Student in Health Policy, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
2- PhD. Student in Health Policy, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran. *Corresponding Author Email: fatemeezahraahmadi@gmail.com
3- PhD. Student in Health Policy, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
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Background and purpose: The prevalence of mental health disorders among children and adolescents is on the rise, exerting profound effects on individual development, academic performance, and social well-being. This study aims to map the current landscape of mental health services for this demographic in Iran, identify existing challenges, and propose strategies to enhance service accessibility and quality.
Methods: This scoping review was conducted in 2025 using the six-stage framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley. A comprehensive search was performed across international databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed) and national databases (MagIran, SID), as well as Google Scholar and relevant organizational websites (e.g., WHO, Ministry of Health and Medical Education). Data were extracted using a narrative approach and analyzed thematically.
Results: Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria. The review identified a multi-level service delivery system encompassing primary care, specialized care, school-based, community-based, family-based, and national-level interventions. These services utilized diverse modalities, including education, screening, and therapeutic interventions. Key barriers to effective service delivery included structural constraints (e.g., inefficient referral systems, resource scarcity), socio-cultural challenges (e.g., stigma, low public awareness), and human resource shortages (e.g., lack of specialists).
Conclusion: Leveraging the capacities of the primary healthcare network and the educational system, alongside workforce capacity building and public awareness initiatives, is essential for expanding access to and improving the quality of mental health services in Iran.
Methods: This scoping review was conducted in 2025 using the six-stage framework developed by Arksey and O’Malley. A comprehensive search was performed across international databases (Scopus, Web of Science, PubMed) and national databases (MagIran, SID), as well as Google Scholar and relevant organizational websites (e.g., WHO, Ministry of Health and Medical Education). Data were extracted using a narrative approach and analyzed thematically.
Results: Nineteen studies met the inclusion criteria. The review identified a multi-level service delivery system encompassing primary care, specialized care, school-based, community-based, family-based, and national-level interventions. These services utilized diverse modalities, including education, screening, and therapeutic interventions. Key barriers to effective service delivery included structural constraints (e.g., inefficient referral systems, resource scarcity), socio-cultural challenges (e.g., stigma, low public awareness), and human resource shortages (e.g., lack of specialists).
Conclusion: Leveraging the capacities of the primary healthcare network and the educational system, alongside workforce capacity building and public awareness initiatives, is essential for expanding access to and improving the quality of mental health services in Iran.
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