Iranian psychologists’ experiences of mental health care following housing destruction during the June 2025 Iran–Israel conflict: a qualitative thematic analysis
Qualitative analysis explores mental health care delivery during the June 2025 Iran–Israel conflict, highlighting systemic challenges.
Key Points
The research aims to explore psychologists' experiences delivering mental health care amid significant housing destruction during an armed conflict.
Qualitative study using reflexive thematic analysis.
Semi-structured interviews with 15 psychologists involved in crisis mental health services.
Focus on clinical practice patterns and contextual challenges experienced.
Five themes emerged: psychic collapse due to housing destruction, prioritization of material needs over mental health, and institutional constraints affecting clinical work.
Distress was linked to structural instability rather than isolated traumatic events.
Emphasis on the need for integrated mental health strategies aligned with social and institutional support systems.