Article: Mental health counseling in the Islamic Republic of Iran: a marriage of religion, science, and practice.(Issues and Insights)

This article explores the state of mental health counseling in the Islamic Republic of Iran. Topics that are addressed include training of clinicians, theoretical developments in Islamic-based theories of psychology, and issues related to the practice of counseling, Counseling issues in the Islamic Republic of Iran are influenced by its unique culture and history, A discussion of issues related to the prevalence and treatment of addiction is included.

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The Islamic Republic of Iran, formerly known to the Western world as Persia until 1935, is a country with a proud and ancient history. One of the most common misperceptions of Iranian culture is ...

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