Unique Features of the IranYaar Bot
What sets the IranYaar Bot apart from similar platforms is its personalized, user-centered approach. From the moment users enter the bot, they are guided through a series of questions designed to assess their current emotional state and needs. Based on their responses, the bot offers five distinct pathways, each tailored to a different situation. Whether a user feels exhausted, is concerned about their family, feels anxious, wants to talk to someone, or wants to support others, IranYaar provides dedicated content and support pathways for each scenario.
These services are delivered through a variety of formats, including podcasts, visual messages, written content, motion graphics, interactive Q&A, and text-based counseling. The bot goes beyond education by also providing access to telephone counseling, messaging-based support, and referrals to specialized support centers.
Supporting Families, Not Just Individuals
Another key feature of the IranYar Bot is its focus on family well-being, rather than limiting support to the individual user.
A dedicated section titled “Worried About Your Family?” allows users to seek guidance and resources for different family members across various age groups and circumstances. From children and adolescents to older adults and individuals facing specific challenges or limitations, family members can access relevant resources through the platform.
Launch During a Time of Crisis
Hamid Saheb, Director General of the Tehran Municipality’s Health Department, officially announced the launch of the IranYaar Bot during a press conference held as part of National Health Week. Referring to the challenging circumstances facing society and the psychological pressures resulting from various crises, including the recent war, he emphasized the significant impact of ongoing stress and uncertainty on family mental health. He noted that from everyday stress to major crises, psychological pressures can seriously affect the mental well-being of families, while the consequences of war and an atmosphere of anxiety, fear, and insecurity have further intensified these challenges.
Mohammad Moradi, Deputy Director of Urban Health at the Tehran Municipality’s Health Department, also explained that these challenges require scientific, practical, and accessible solutions. According to him, this was the underlying rationale behind the development of IranYaar: to promote a culture of self-care among citizens and provide educational services that are credible, accessible, creative, and hope-oriented.
