Letter to the Editor

Responsible Portrayal of Mental Health Issues in Visual Media

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Shalbafan M, Askari-Diarjani A, Kiasalar M, Salehi S, Zarafshan H. Responsible Portrayal of Mental Health Issues in Visual Media. Iran J Psychiatry. 2025;20(3):286-288.