TEHRAN -- According to a report released by the World Health Organization (WHO), over one million teenagers (13-19 years old) run away from home.

Among them 74 percent are girls and 26 percent are boys. This number has drastically increased during the past four years. This report rings the alarm bells and indicates that psychological health is not considered as an important issue in life. Abdolreza Dehqan, a psychologist and expert in family affairs said in the seminar on "Happy Life in Family", "There are nearly 4 million individuals under the age of 20 who are suffering from depression."

Referring to strengthening of a married life, as the secrets of a happy and successful family, Dehqan said that the parents who have suitable relations in the family, are a positive model for the children, leading to warm relations between the children, too.

He added, "To cope with depression crisis, investment in the family and the education system is necessary. The main part of training is related to childhood and before schoolage. This is a warning to parents and trainers that they shall consider training social skills as the key points of education and training.

With reference to the latest findings of the researchers on making a happy life, and features of a happy family, Dehqan elaborated that the couples should change some of their characteristics to make a warm and lovely atmosphere at home.