Dear Viewers!
It is with great pleasure and enthusiasm that I offer to you Rawan Online, the first website on the psychology and mental health of Afghans!
Rawan Online is the first step towards raising awareness on and improving the field of psychology and mental health in Afghanistan.
This website takes pride in its collaborative effort, and therefore, invites all professionals and experts to share scholarly works and information on their research in the area of mental health of Afghans.
The main objectives of this website are:
• Providing basic, scientific, and useful information on general psychology and mental health
• Focusing on the improvement of mental health of Afghans
• Reducing the stigma associated with mental disorders among Afghans
• Highlighting efforts and achievements in the field of mental health in Afghanistan
• Providing updated publications on mental health and psychology
• Connecting students and experts in Afghanistan and abroad involved in the area of mental health
Dr. Esmael Darman, MD
M.S. Clinical & Counseling PsychologyCategories
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Archive for November, 2011
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Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Posted on November 19, 2011 | No Comments"I was worrying about everything and it was too much that I could not concentrate well" - a patient suffering from Generalized Anxiety Disorder. -
A Few Words With Readers
Posted on November 18, 2011 | No CommentsA few words with readers about Rawan Online, the objectives, the aspirations! -
The Current Condition of Mental Health of Afghans: A Call for Immediate Attention
Posted on November 13, 2011 | No CommentsWhat are the major mental health challenges among Afghans? What needs to be done to make mental health needs of Afghans a priority? -
What is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD? (1)
Posted on November 13, 2011 | No CommentsFind out about symptoms, risk factors, and resilience factors for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) -
How Child Abuse and Suicide at Taliban Madrassas Are Related
Posted on November 10, 2011 | No CommentsThis is probably the first article of its kind that explores an abnormal behavior among some students of religious madrassas and its relationship with suicide bombing. -
From “Seeing” to “Treating”
Posted on November 10, 2011 | No CommentsA nation traumatized by conflict and serious challenges needs comfort and care as a cornerstone for its treatment and that happens through an improved health care system and strong doctor-patient relationship. -
What Is Psychotherapy?
Posted on November 5, 2011 | No CommentsWhat is psychotherapy and how it helps people suffering from mental problems? -
Addiction: What gets us hooked?
Posted on November 4, 2011 | No CommentsSome people have their lives destroyed by drugs or alcohol, while others can indulge and walk away. Now doctors are beginning to understand the reasons why. -
Mental Health in Afghanistan
Posted on November 1, 2011 | No CommentsThis report highlights the mental health status and challenges among Afghans and some of the achievements in the field so far. -
Depressed Dads Have Impact On Children’s Emotional And Behavioral Problems
Posted on November 1, 2011 | No CommentsChildren living with parents who have depression have a higher risk of having emotional or behavioral problems. -
What Is Schizophrenia? Part 1
Posted on November 1, 2011 | No CommentsInformation on schizophrenia, symptoms, causes, treatment, and prognosis -
The Good Life: Happiness
Posted on November 1, 2011 | No CommentsThis lecture wraps up the discussion of clinical psychology with a discussion of treatment efficacy. Professor Bloom summarizes the different types of influences that clinical interventions might have on people who receive therapy.