Psychiatric Disorders Are Associated with an Increased Risk of Injuries: Data from the Iranian Mental Health Survey (IranMHS)

• Main Authors: Behrang SHADLOO (Author), Abbas MOTEVALIAN (Author), Vafa RAHIMI-MOVAGHAR (Author), Ma­soumeh AMIN-ESMAEILI (Author), Vandad SHARIFI (Author), Ahmad HAJEBI (Author), Reza RADGOODARZI (Author), Mitra HEFAZI (Author), Afarin RAHIMI-MOVAGHAR (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Tehran University of Medical Sciences, 2016-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Injuries and psychiatric disorders, notably both major public health concerns, are associated with a high burden and are believed to be bi-directionally correlated. Those inflicted with injuries face increased risks of mental illnesses. Psychiatric disorders may make the individual prone...