Mohammad Reza Shlabafan, Director General of Mental Health at the Ministry of Health: Free provision of some medications and treatment services for chronic patients/the shortage of some psychiatric medications is severe/the need to reduce the stigma of mental disorders

Mohammad Reza Shlabafan, Director General of Mental Health at the Ministry of Health: Free provision of some medications and treatment services for chronic patients/the shortage of some psychiatric medications is severe/the need to reduce the stigma of mental disorders

🔹 Some medications and treatment services for chronic psychiatric and physical patients are provided with greater insurance coverage and in some cases free of charge; However, some psychiatric drugs face a serious shortage and the Ministry of Health is working to solve this problem.

The stigma of psychiatric disorders is still a concern. Increasing mental health literacy, correcting false beliefs and strengthening the culture of speaking and listening without judgment are some of the ways to reduce this stigma and support patients.