The state-run Tabnak website reported, “The latest statistics of psychological disorder spreading amongst women is 26% and 15% amongst men, showing women are ranked first with an 11% differential on depression!”
Reviews show depression and psychological disorders are higher amongst girls than boys. According to a report published by the Iran Psychology Association, the share of Iranian women in psychological disorders is 3 to 4 times above the normal rates. Based on published numbers, 15 to 28% of Iranian women suffer from depression.
(State-run Tabnak website – June 22, 2015)