Marjan Fathi
Summary
Experienced psychologist and suicidology researcher with over 30 years of expertise in mental health, suicide prevention, and global advocacy. As an international researcher with the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), I design innovative prevention strategies and explore multicultural risk and protective factors. My career includes leadership in national and international mental health initiatives, developing groundbreaking research programs, and impactful teaching. I am dedicated to advancing mental health policy and fostering resilience on a global scale.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Global, Regional, and National Advocate and Researcher
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
, Global
01.2019 - Current
- Company Overview: Global, Regional, and National Advocate and Researcher, https://www.iasp.info/nationalrepresentative
- Contributing to developing and leading suicide prevention strategies that incorporate cultural nuances
- Contributing to driving national and international advocacy campaigns to raise awareness of mental health issues
- Establishing a cross-regional collaboration of experts supporting a comprehensive, strategic approach to suicide prevention in each nation in the Eastern Mediterranean Region (Partnership for Life member)
- Participate in national, regional, and international scientific congresses and webinars as a lecturer
- Global, Regional, and National Advocate and Researcher, https://www.iasp.info/nationalrepresentative
Vice President & Secretary
Iranian Scientific Society for Suicide Prevention
01.2013 - 12.2021
- Cooperation and taking advantage of scientific capacities to advance suicide prevention programs through meetings, conferences, and seminars
- Organized multidisciplinary workshops and conferences
- Cooperation with international organizations to translate
Mental Health Expert
Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mental Health Research Center
Islamshahr, Tehran
01.2008 - 12.2024
- Expert in non-communicable diseases, 1993-1994, Integration of Mental Health Program in PHC
- Methadone Maintenance Treatment Center (MMT), 2007 - 2009, Counsellor
- Department of Mental and Social Health, prevention of Addiction, Executive Management and Supervision of mental health, drug and alcohol prevention, and social health programs in Islamshahr- Tehran, Iran
- Http://eslamshahr.tums.ac.ir
Lecturer
Iran University of Medical Sciences
, Iran
01.2019 - Current
- Attempted Suicide Short Intervention Program (ASSIP)
- Http://iums.ac.ir
Lecturer
Pishtazan-e-Aeen-e-Zendegi University
, Iran
01.2008 - 12.2019
- Courses on Mental Health, Psychopathology, and Developmental Psychology courses
- Http://www.cpaz-uast.ac.ir
Psychology Counselor
Avay-e-Daroon Counseling Clinic
, Iran
01.2017 - 12.2024
- Delivered evidence-based therapy to diverse populations
- Supervised trainee counselors and provided mentorship
- Https://avayedaroon.com
Psychology Counselor
Pendar Psychological Clinic
, Iran
01.2017 - Current
- Delivered evidence-based therapy to diverse populations
- Supervised trainee counselors and provided mentorship
- Https://pendarclinic.ir/clinic/
Psychology Counselor
Shahid Beheshti University
, Iran
01.2001 - 12.2008
- Delivered evidence-based therapy to diverse populations
- Supervised trainee counselors and provided mentorship
Psychology Counselor
Reyhaneh Center
, Iran
01.2000 - 12.2001
- Company Overview: A center for fugitive girls
- Delivered evidence-based therapy to diverse populations
- Supervised trainee counselors and provided mentorship
- A center for fugitive girls
Education
Postdoctoral Researcher - Suicidology
Iran University of Medical Sciences
01.2025
Ph.D. - Health Psychology
Kish International University
01.2018
M.A. - Personality Psychology
Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch
01.2005
B.A. - Clinical Psychology
University of Isfahan
01.1998
Skills
- Teaching
- Searching
- Managing
- Computer
Languages
- Persian, Native
- English, Advanced
- French, Beginner
Publications
Psychological processes in heart diseases and blood pressure, 2025, Philosophical Mind of the Child, 2024, The relationship between obesity and executive functions among high school students in Bushehr, Iran, BioMed Central, 2015, Randomized controlled trial for the efficacy of three versus five sessions of grief counseling on the psychological aspects following COVID-19 bereavement: A study protocol, Frontiers in Psychiatry, 2022
References
- Dr. Seyed Kazem Malakouti, MD, MBA, GERIATRIC MENTAL HEALTH RESEARCH CENTER, SCHOOL OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES AND MENTAL HEALTH, IRAN UNIVERSITY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES, malakouti.k@iums.ac.ir
- Dr. Ahmad Hajebi, Research Center for Addiction & Risky Behaviors (ReCARB), Department of Psychiatry, Iran University of Medical Sciences, hajebiahmad@gmail.com
- Dr. Morteza Naserbakht, Associate Professor of Community Medicine, Mental Health Research Center, Psychosocial Health Research Institute, Iran University of Medical Sciences, mnaserbakht@gmail.com
- Maryam Rasoulian, Mental Health Research Center, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Rasoulian.m@gmail.com
Research
- Preventing suicide, A resource for suicide case registration, Update 2024, WHO, 09/01/25 - Present
- National Prevention of Suicide Program- revised 2019, Iran Ministry of Health and Education, 09/01/18 - 09/01/22
- Mental Health in healthcare workers during COVID-19, Iran Ministry of Health and Education, 09/01/20 - 09/01/20
- Bereavement counseling for COVID-19 survivors, Iran Ministry of Health and Education, 09/01/19 - 09/01/19
- Effectiveness of Social Determinants of Health Interventions (SDH) to Prevent Suicide and Suicide-attempt in Islamshahr, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, In process
Timeline
Global, Regional, and National Advocate and Researcher
International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP)
01.2019 - Current
Lecturer
Iran University of Medical Sciences
01.2019 - Current
Psychology Counselor
Avay-e-Daroon Counseling Clinic
01.2017 - 12.2024
Psychology Counselor
Pendar Psychological Clinic
01.2017 - Current
Vice President & Secretary
Iranian Scientific Society for Suicide Prevention
01.2013 - 12.2021
Mental Health Expert
Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mental Health Research Center
01.2008 - 12.2024
Lecturer
Pishtazan-e-Aeen-e-Zendegi University
01.2008 - 12.2019
Psychology Counselor
Shahid Beheshti University
01.2001 - 12.2008
Psychology Counselor
Reyhaneh Center
01.2000 - 12.2001
Postdoctoral Researcher - Suicidology
Iran University of Medical Sciences
Ph.D. - Health Psychology
Kish International University
M.A. - Personality Psychology
Islamic Azad University, Karaj Branch
B.A. - Clinical Psychology
University of Isfahan
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