What does this research mean for the field?

Rising housing prices and overcrowding significantly increase the psychological burden among residents in underprivileged urban districts of Tehran. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To explore the relationship between housing price increases and mental health issues, specifically depression and stress, in an urban setting.

February 19, 2026International Journal of Mental Health Systems0 citationsOpen Access

Impact of housing price increases on depression and stress in urban Iran: a case study from district 18 of Tehran

SPSaied PirastehShaoxing University EIEsmail IsazadeTarbiat Modares University VIVahid IsazadeShaoxing University

Key Points

To explore the relationship between housing price increases and mental health issues, specifically depression and stress, in an urban setting.
Analyzed housing price trends
Assessed mental health indicators among residents
Examined overcrowding effects on psychological well-being
Proposed urban planning recommendations
Housing price increases correlate with higher levels of depression and stress
Overcrowding significantly contributes to increased psychological burden
Need for integrative urban planning highlighted as a potential solution

Abstract

This study highlights the significant impact of housing market pressures on mental health in underprivileged urban districts. The results suggest that rising housing prices and overcrowding have significantly increased the psychological burden among residents, emphasizing the need for integrative urban planning and mental health interventions.

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