Background: Mental health is a fundamental component of overall health and a key indicator of community well-being. This study aimed to assess general mental health and examine selected demographic factors associated with psychological health among employees at health centers in Zanjan, Iran. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted among employees of health centers in Zanjan during ۲۰۲۴-۲۰۲۵. The study population included all healthcare staff working in these centers, totaling ۲۶۶ individuals. Data were collected using the ۲۸-item General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-۲۸). Statistical analyses included analysis of variance (ANOVA), the Kruskal-Wallis test, the Mann-Whitney U test, the Pearson correlation coefficient, and the independent t-test. Results: The findings indicated that there were no statistically significant differences in mean psychological health scores across demographic variables (p > ۰.۰۵). However, based on the GHQ-۲۸ cut-off criteria, ۵۰.۴۰% of employees were identified as being at risk of psychological distress. Conclusion: Approximately half of the employees were at risk of psychological distress; therefore, identifying contributing factors and implementing appropriate preventive and supportive strategies are necessary.

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Mental health ، Healthcare workers ، General Health Questionnaire