Office of Islamic Studies in Mental Health

The Office of Islamic Studies in Mental Health, situated on the campus of Tehran Psychiatric Institute was established in 1987 in order to explore the procurability of the principles of mental health in Islam and its relationship with other disciplines such as psychology, psychiatry, and the affiliated fields.
The major objectives stated in the constitution of the Office are as follows:

1. Expansion and quality improvement of Islamic researches in mental health
2. Cooperation in mental health surveys and researches related to Islamic concepts and values.

During the last 15 years, in line with the spoken objectives, the Office has implemented the following activities: organizing 105 monthly lectures about Islam and mental health; conducting approximately 15 research projects with various topics related to Islam and mental health, and collaborating with other interest centers engaged in issues pertinent to Islam and mental health both in Iran and abroad. Additionally, the guidence of the Office has been utilized in various theses and dissertations linked to Islam and mental health, the role of religion in mental health, and other relevant topics.
Presently situated in the venue of Tehran Psychiatric Institute, the Office is administered by the effort and voluntary collaborations of the Institute’s faculty members, researchers, students, and staff. Dr. Seyyed Ahmad Va’ezi is the director of the Office.