Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, Iran's Minister of Health, states that "some decision-makers in the country" are related to "psychiatric disorders." Mr. Ghazizadeh Hashemi added that he presented statistics on mood disorders in the presence of President Rouhani during a cabinet meeting, and Rouhani acknowledged that "some members of this council also suffer from this problem." According to Fars News Agency, on Tuesday, October 19, at the 33rd Congress of the Iranian Psychiatric Association, he said, "If a decision-maker suffers from a disorder, it is much worse," and added, "God forbid that in the country, the president, minister, representative, or any manager suffers from psychiatric or mood disorders." Mr. Hashemi also mentioned "narcissism" as another serious problem in Iran, stating, "When narcissism reaches the officials of the country, the situation worsens because this issue brings about unrest, anxiety, and depression." The Iranian Minister of Health did not specifically mention which officials of the Islamic Republic are dealing with psychological issues or narcissism, but noted that "the narcissism of officials affects the people. In our country, everyone has an opinion; for example, one is a commander of knowledge, recites elegies, and questions the president and officials, another becomes a commander of the shrine and comments on all areas; one is also a commander of the pen and has something to say in all areas." It seems that references to "commander of the shrine" and "commander of knowledge" may be interpreted as referring to some senior commanders of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and government-critical eulogists. In conservative political and media circles, Hossein Shariatmadari, the editor-in-chief of Kayhan newspaper, is referred to as the "commander of the pen." Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi further stated that "25 to 26 percent of the population has behavioral disorders" and reported an "increase" in this statistic compared to the past. Despite this, the Minister of Health stated that "this issue is not alarming compared to global statistics." Mr. Hashemi added: "I hope that policymakers, the government, the parliament, preachers, Friday prayer leaders, and anyone who has a podium in the country does not increase the burdens on you psychiatrists and does not affect the nerves of the people."
Iran's Minister of Health: Some Decision-Makers in the Country Have Psychiatric Disorders
Iran's Minister of Health, Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, claims that some decision-makers in the country suffer from psychiatric disorders, including narcissism, which he believes negatively impacts governance and public well-being. He presented statistics indicating that a significant portion of the population has behavioral disorders, although he downplayed the severity compared to global figures. This statement raises concerns about the mental health of Iran's leadership and its implications for governance.
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📰 What Happened
Iran's Minister of Health, Hassan Ghazizadeh Hashemi, claimed that some decision-makers in the country have psychiatric disorders, including narcissism, which he believes affects governance and public well-being. He presented statistics indicating a significant portion of the population suffers from behavioral disorders.
- 25 to 26 percent of the population reportedly has behavioral disorders.
- Hashemi emphasized that the mental health of decision-makers is crucial for effective governance.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
Mental health issues are often stigmatized in many cultures, including Iran, making discussions about them in political contexts particularly sensitive. The acknowledgment of such issues by high-ranking officials is rare.
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