Abstract

Background: Psychological pressure is one of the most common diseases of modern times and about six percent of the world's population suffers from mental illness. In the meantime religion plays a supporting role. This study was conducted with aim to relationship between Quranic Intimacy and Mental health of students of Tehran University of Medical Sciences. Methods: This study was descriptive - analytical study that was conducted cross-sectional in 2015. The data gathering tool was a questionnaire consisted of three parts: demographic information, Quranic Intimacy questionnaire and a test of mental health. The collected data were analyzed using SPSS version 19 software and Pearson correlation test, t-test and ANOVA. Results: In the mental health component, most students were in good condition. There was a significant relationship between familiarity with the Quran and the attitude of the Quran. Also there are a significant relationship between familiarity and attitude of the Quran and Psychological health. Conclusion: There are a significant relationship between familiarity and attitude of the Quran and Psychological health. So plan to develop a culture of familiarity with the Quran and promoting ways that students tend to, is important.