Research priorities (hot topics) in School of Behavioral Sciences and Mental Health
 
Department of Clinical Psychology
 

1. Modeling of common psychiatric disorders (mood and anxiety disorders) in Iran
2. Modeling of common psychosocial disorders in children and adolescents in Iran
3. Cost-effectiveness of psychotherapy protocols in Iran
4. Neuropsychology of psychological disorders
5. Social determinants of mental health in Iran

 
Department of Addiction

1. Trend of substance abuse in Iran
2. Types and patterns of addiction in Iran
3. Evidence-Based Prevention of Drug Abuse
4. Cost effectiveness of prevention, treatment and harm reduction programs
5. Joint demand reduction programs with neighboring countries
6. Development of neuropsychological instruments for assessing and cognitive rehabilitation of addiction
7. cognitive rehabilitation in the treatment of substance abuse
8. Effectiveness of non-pharmacological treatments of substance abuse

 
Department of Health Psychology

1. Sexual health
2. Cancer
3. Chronic pain
4. End stage Counseling
5. Adjustment to a chronic diseases
6. Public health policy
7. Psychological aspects of caregiving

 
 
Department of Mental Health

1. Emotional regulation
2. Violence Prevention
3. Spiritual intervention in mental health

 
Department of Gerontology

1. Falling and Fear of fall
2. Polypharmacy and consequences
3. Successful aging and active aging: concept, measurement and determinants
4. Frailty  
5. Dementia and Alzheimer         
6. Social participation of the elderly       
7. Elder abuse and neglect          
8. Self-care in the elderly
9. Sleep Behaviors in the Elderly            
10. Interventions to reduce depression in the elderly       
11. Patient-Physician Communication
12. Elderly sexual problems