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Faculty Members have conducted research related to the Mediating Role of Resilience in a Relationship Between Social Support and Cd4 Count of Patients Living With Hiv in Behavioral Diseases Counseling Center of Imam Khomeini Hospital, Tehran
Ahmad Ali Noorbala Tafti
Ahmad Ali Noorbala Tafti

Professor of Psychiatry

Department Psychiatry

School of Medicine

Imam Khomeini Hospital Complex

Psychosomatic Medicine Research Center

Tehran University of Medical Sciences

All Documents
1. Decomposition of Inequality Determinants of Stressful Events in Tehran; Oaxaca–Blinder Analysis, International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare (2024)
2. Effects of Routine Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation on the Sleep Duration of Patients With Treatment-Resistant Depression: A Prospective Cohort Study, Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences Reports (2024)
3. Efficacy of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation on Pain Level and Disability of Patients With Fibromyalgia: A Systematic Review of Randomized Controlled Trials With Parallel-Group Design, Brain Sciences (2024)
4. Mental Health Stigma in Iran: A Systematic Review, Stigma and Health (2024)
5. Prevalence and Associated Factors of Mental Health Distress Among Hospitalized Patients in General Hospitals: A Multi-Center Cross-Sectional Study in Iran, Discover Mental Health (2024)
6. Effect of Compassion-Focused Therapy on Depression, Anxiety, Stress, and Quality of Life in Patients With Cancer: A Clinical Trial, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry and Clinical Psychology (2023)
7. Effect of Famotidine on Cognitive and Behavioral Dysfunctions Induced in Post-Covid-19 Infection: A Randomized, Double-Blind, and Placebo-Controlled Study, Journal of Psychosomatic Research (2023)
8. Epidemiology of Mental Health Disorders in the Citizens of Tehran: A Report From Tehran Cohort Study, BMC Psychiatry (2023)
9. Epidemiology of Mental Health Disorders in the Citizens of Tehran: A Report From Tehran Cohort Study, BMC Psychiatry (2023)
10. Evaluation of Inflammatory Markers in Patients With Depressed Episodes in Major Depressive Disorder and Bipolar Disorder Before and After Treatment, Iranian Journal of Allergy# Asthma and Immunology (2023)
11. Studying the Prevalence of Ptsd in Veterans, Combatants and Freed Soldiers of Iran-Iraq War: A Systematic and Meta-Analysis Review, Psychology# Health and Medicine (2023)
12. The Prevalence of Violence and Its Association With Mental Health Among the Iranian Population in One Year After the Outbreak of Covid-19 Disease, BMC Psychiatry (2023)
13. Assessing the Effectiveness of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation in the Treatment of Obsessive- Compulsive Disorder, Clinical EEG and Neuroscience (2022)
14. Clergy's Viewpoint Change Toward Mental Health and Stigma on Mental Illness: A Short Course Training, Frontiers in Psychiatry (2022)
15. Health Care Professionals' Perception of Stress During Covid-19 Pandemic in Iran: A Qualitative Study, Frontiers in Psychiatry (2022)
16. Inequality in the Experience of Stressful Psychological Events: Evidence From a Regional Survey in Tehran, Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2022)
17. Mental Health of Health Care Workers at Imam Khomeini Hospital in Tehran During Covid-19 Pandemic, Journal of Iranian Medical Council (2022)
18. Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in the Psychiatric Counseling of Patients Admitted With Covid-19 Infection, Psychiatry Research (2022)
19. Rethinking Mental Health Policy-Making in Iran: A Letter to the Editor, Tehran University Medical Journal (2022)
20. Survey on Mental Health Status in Iranian Population Aged 15 and Above One Year After the Outbreak of Covid-19 Disease: A Population-Based Study, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2022)
21. The Prevalence of Depression Among Iran-Iraq War Veterans, Combatants and Former Prisoners of War: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis, International Journal of Psychology (2022)
22. Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease After Dental Procedure Along With the Initial Manifestations of Psychiatric Disorder: A Case Report, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry (2021)
23. Effect of Sertraline on Depression Severity and Prolactin Levels in Women With Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Placebo-Controlled Randomized Trial, International Clinical Psychopharmacology (2021)
24. Effectiveness of Online Stress Management Intervention on Mental Health Status of Tehran Municipality Employees With Covid-19, Journal of Education and Community Health (2021)
25. Efficacy and Safety of Sulforaphane for Treatment of Mild to Moderate Depression in Patients With History of Cardiac Interventions: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial, Psychiatry and Clinical Neurosciences (2021)
26. Tehran Cohort Study (Tecs) on Cardiovascular Diseases, Injury, and Mental Health: Design, Methods, and Recruitment Data, Global Epidemiology (2021)
27. Worldwide Trends in Hypertension Prevalence and Progress in Treatment and Control From 1990 to 2019: A Pooled Analysis of 1201 Population-Representative Studies With 104 Million Participants, The Lancet (2021)
28. Worldwide Trends in Hypertension Prevalence and Progress in Treatment and Control From 1990 to 2019: A Pooled Analysis of 1201 Population-Representative Studies With 104 Million Participants, The Lancet (2021)
29. A Double-Blind, Randomized Pilot Study for Comparison of Melissa Officinalis L. and Lavandula Angustifolia Mill. and Fluoxetine for the Treatment of Depression, BMC Complementary Medicine and Therapies (2020)
30. Association Between Illness Perception and Emotional Status in Iranian Patients After Heart Transplantation, Journal of Tehran University Heart Center (2020)
31. Common Herbal Treatments for Senile Dementia in Ancient Civilizations: Greco-Roman, Chinese, Indian, and Iranian, Journal of Medicinal Plants (2020)
32. Comparison of Vortioxetine and Sertraline for Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder in Elderly Patients: A Double-Blind Randomized Trial, Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics (2020)
33. Covid-19 and Psychosomatic Care in the Largest General and Academic Hospital in Iran, Journal of Iranian Medical Council (2020)
34. Development and Validation of an Inventory to Measure Stressful Events: Findings From a Population-Based Survey, Medical Journal of the Islamic Republic of Iran (2020)
35. Effect of Probiotic and Prebiotic Versus Placebo on Appetite in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: Post Hoc Analysis of a Randomised Clinical Trial, Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics (2020)
36. Evaluation of Drug and Alcohol Abuse in People Aged 15 Years and Older in Iran, Iranian Journal of Public Health (2020)
37. Vortioxetine Effects on Quality of Life of Irritable Bowel Syndrome Patients: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial, Journal of Clinical Pharmacy and Therapeutics (2020)
38. Alteration of Serum Levels of Cytokines in Schizophrenic Patients Before and After Treatment With Risperidone, Iranian Journal of Allergy# Asthma and Immunology (2019)
39. Association Between Mental Health and Coronary Heart Disease: A Prospective Cohort Study, Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences (2019)
40. Bam Earthquake Survivors’ Mental Health Status 12 Years After the Earthquake: A Population-Based Study, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2019)
41. Effect of Prebiotic and Probiotic Supplementation on Circulating Pro-Inflammatory Cytokines and Urinary Cortisol Levels in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Randomized Clinical Trial, Journal of Functional Foods (2019)
42. Effect of Probiotic and Prebiotic Vs Placebo on Psychological Outcomes in Patients With Major Depressive Disorder: A Randomized Clinical Trial, Clinical Nutrition (2019)
43. Emotion Regulation Strategies in Depression and Somatization Disorder, Psychological Reports (2019)
44. I Am Hiv-Positive, But I Am a Human Being: Qualitative Study on Experiences of Stigma in Health Care Centres in the Islamic Republic of Iran; [Je Suis Seropositif, Mais Je Suis Un Etre Humain: Etude Qualitative Sur Les Experiences De Stigmatisation Dans Les Centres De Sante En Republique Islamique D’Iran], Eastern Mediterranean Health Journal (2019)
45. Investigation of the Effectiveness of Psychiatric Interventions on the Mental Health of Pregnant Women in Kashan City – Iran: A Clinical Trial Study, Asian Journal of Psychiatry (2019)
46. Stigma and Dissatisfaction of Health Care Personnel in Hiv Response in Iran: A Qualitative Study, Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care (2019)
47. Therapeutic Effects of Saffron (Crocus Sativus) Versus Fluoxetine on Irritable Bowel Syndrome: A Double-Blind Randomized Clinical Trial, Advances in Integrative Medicine (2019)
48. Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy As a Predictor of Exclusive Breastfeeding: A Clinical Trial, Iranian Journal of Neonatology (2018)
49. Contributions of Mean and Shape of Blood Pressure Distribution to Worldwide Trends and Variations in Raised Blood Pressure: A Pooled Analysis of 1018 Population-Based Measurement Studies With 88.6 Million Participants, International Journal of Epidemiology (2018)
50. Contributions of Mean and Shape of Blood Pressure Distribution to Worldwide Trends and Variations in Raised Blood Pressure: A Pooled Analysis of 1018 Population-Based Measurement Studies With 88.6 Million Participants, International Journal of Epidemiology (2018)
51. Early Maladaptive Schemas in Depression and Somatization Disorder, Journal of Affective Disorders (2018)
52. Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders: A Case-Control Study Considering Psychological Aspects, International Journal of Dental Hygiene (2018)
53. Psychosocial Stresses and Concerns of People Living in Tehran: A Survey on 6000 Adult Participants, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry (2018)
54. Red Yeast Rice As an Adjunct to Sertraline for Treatment of Depression in Patients With Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: Placebo-Controlled Trial, Advances in Integrative Medicine (2018)
55. Relationship Among Hiv-Related Stigma, Mental Health and Quality of Life for Hiv-Positive Patients in Tehran, AIDS and Behavior (2018)
56. Response to Letter to the Editor by Professor Tomoyuki Kawada Regarding the Article “Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Temporomandibular Disorders: A Case-Control Study Considering Psychological Aspects”, International Journal of Dental Hygiene (2018)
57. The Impact of Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction on Emotional Wellbeing and Glycemic Control of Patients With Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus, Journal of Diabetes Research (2018)
58. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Alborz, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
59. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Ardebil, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
60. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Bushehr, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
61. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
62. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of East Azarbaijan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
63. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Fars, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
64. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Gilan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
65. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Golestan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
66. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Hamadan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
67. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Hormozgan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
68. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Isfahan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
69. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Isfahan, Iran, Archives of Iranian medicine (2017)
70. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Isfahan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
71. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Isfahan, Iran, Archives of Iranian medicine (2017)
72. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Kerman, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
73. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Kohghilouyeh and Bouyerahmad, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
74. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Lorestan, Iran, Archives of Iranian medicine (2017)
75. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Markazi, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
76. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Mazandaran, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
77. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of North Khorasan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
78. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Qazvin, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
79. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Qazvin, Iran, Archives of Iranian medicine (2017)
80. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Qom, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
81. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Razavi Khorasan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
82. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Sistan and Bluchestan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
83. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of South Khorasan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
84. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of Tehran, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
85. A Survey on Mental Health Status of Adult Population Aged 15 and Above in the Province of West Azarbaijan, Iran, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
86. Comparison of Saffron and Fluvoxamine in the Treatment of Mild to Moderate Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: A Double Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial, Iranian Journal of Psychiatry (2017)
87. Efficacy and Safety of Celecoxib Monotherapy for Mild to Moderate Depression in Patients With Colorectal Cancer: A Randomized Double-Blind, Placebo Controlled Trial, Psychiatry Research (2017)
88. Mental Health Survey of the Iranian Adult Population in 2015, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
89. Omega-3 Fatty Acids and Cholesterol Have a Main Role in Antidepression Diet of Iranian Traditional Medicine, Journal of Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine (2017)
90. Psychometric Evaluation of the Persian Version of the Chronic Illness Anticipated Stigma Scale (Ciass), International Journal of Behavioral Medicine (2017)
91. Salient Public Beliefs Underlying Disaster Preparedness Behaviors: A Theory-Based Qualitative Study, Prehospital and Disaster Medicine (2017)
92. Strategies to Reduce the Stigma Toward People With Mental Disorders in Iran: Stakeholders' Perspectives, BMC Psychiatry (2017)
93. The Impact of Expressive Emotion Brief Psychotherapy on Psychological Health of Kidney Transplant Recipients, Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal (2017)
94. The Persian Version of Orebro Musculoskeletal Pain Screening Questionnaire: Translation and Evaluation of Its Psychometric Properties, International Journal of Preventive Medicine (2017)
95. Trends of Mental Health Status in Iranian Population Aged 15 and Above Between 1999 and 2015, Archives of Iranian Medicine (2017)
96. Worldwide Trends in Blood Pressure From 1975 to 2015: A Pooled Analysis of 1479 Population-Based Measurement Studies With 19·1 Million Participants, The Lancet (2017)
97. Worldwide Trends in Blood Pressure From 1975 to 2015: A Pooled Analysis of 1479 Population-Based Measurement Studies With 19·1 Million Participants, The Lancet (2017)
98. Efficacy and Safety of Oral Ketamine Versus Diclofenac to Alleviate Mild to Moderate Depression in Chronic Pain Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Controlled Trial, Journal of Affective Disorders (2016)
99. Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (Mbsfr) and Its Effects on Psychoimmunological Factors of Chemically Pulmonary Injured Veterans, Iranian Journal of Allergy# Asthma and Immunology (2016)
100. Relationship Between Palpitation and Mental Health, Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal (2016)
101. Relationship Between Palpitation and Mental Health, Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal (2016)
102. Demographic Determinants of Disaster Preparedness Behaviors Amongst Tehran Inhabitants, Iran, PLoS Currents (2015)
103. Emotional Freedom Technique (Eft) Effects on Psychoimmunological Factors of Chemically Pulmonary Injured Veterans, Iranian Journal of Allergy# Asthma and Immunology (2015)
104. Essential Oil Constituents of Leaf, Flower and Stem of Melissa Officialis L. Grown in Gonbad-Kavus (Iran), Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants (2015)
105. Essential Oil Constituents of Leaf, Flower and Stem of Melissa Officialis L. Grown in Gonbad-Kavus (Iran), Journal of Essential Oil-Bearing Plants (2015)
106. Heart Palpitation Relief With Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract: Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial of Efficacy and Safety, Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2015)
107. Heart Palpitation Relief With Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract: Double Blind, Randomized, Placebo Controlled Trial of Efficacy and Safety, Journal of Ethnopharmacology (2015)
108. Effects of a Psychoeducation Intervention on Fear and Anxiety About Surgery: Randomized Trial in Patients Undergoing Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting, Psychology, Health and Medicine (2014)