Positive Mental Health from the perspective of Iranian society: A qualitative study.

ABSTRACT: Background: According to the World Health Organization, mental health relates, not only to the absence of mental disorder, but also to Positive Mental Health. Studies have shown that promoting positive mental health, not only reduces the prevalence and incidence of mental disorders, but also affects the process of treatment and reduces related burden. However, this concept has different interpretations in different cultures, and in many societies, mental health is still considered the absence of mental illness. Thus, the present study was conducted to provide an in-depth understanding of Iranian adults` perspective towards the concept of positive mental health. Materials and Methods: In the present qualitative study, eight focus group discussions (6 to 8 adults in each sessio

SUBMITTER: Mirabzadeh A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5801562 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature