Month: June 2023

Political abuse of Iranian psychiatry and psychiatric services

By Dr Artin Mahdanian

For months the world has witnessed how the people of Iran dare to protest against their ruling regime for the extensive violation of human rights and multiple other social, economic, and political issues affecting their daily lives. Independent media reports claim that more than 300 people, including at least 40 children, have been killed by…

Scoping Review on Educational Programs for Medical Professionals on the Management of Acute Agitation

By Dr Artin Mahdanian

Abstract Background Agitation is a common reason for psychiatric consultation in the general hospital. The CL psychiatrist is often tasked with teaching the medical team how to manage agitation. Objective The purpose of this scoping review is to explore what resources the CL psychiatrist has for educational tools on teaching about agitation management. Given the…