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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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Exposed to Unpredictable Horror
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsSuicide attacks leave very deep impact. They leave uncertainty, unpredictability, and a sense of constant instability. -
Peace Through Music
Posted on February 18, 2013 | No CommentsMaking music itself is a multidimensional activity with the unique involvement of the whole child – physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally. -
Intensive Mobile Phone Use Affects Young People’s Sleep
Posted on June 20, 2012 | No CommentsYoung adults who make particularly heavy use of mobile phones and computers run a greater risk of sleep disturbances, stress and symptoms of mental health. Read more... -
Nostalgia Should Not Be Confused with Patriotism
Posted on April 30, 2012 | No CommentsIn this article, Sear Yagana reasons why the nostalgia demonstrated by the first generation of Afghan immigrants should not be mistaken with patriotism. -
When Taliban’s “Religious Mind Rape” Backfires!
Posted on April 16, 2012 | No CommentsRecent raids on Kabul and other provinces have more to tell than only security and political motives. There is an extreme religious abuse in the form of "mind rape" that motivates suicide attackers. Read more: -
“I Had to Run Away”
Posted on March 30, 2012 | No CommentsWe need to understand that those charged with "moral crimes" are usually the product of trauma, dysfunctional family atmosphere, and extreme social pressuers. Here's a reflection on Human Rights Watch's latest report "I Had to Run Away" -
Sahar Gul, a Victim of Psychological Trauma
Posted on December 29, 2011 | No CommentsSahar Gul's case is just an example of the severity of our family problems, unattended mental disorders, and our extreme state of denial. A society with these unattended problems cannot produce a healthier generation. -
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) -
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. -
Children’s Reaction & Adjustment to Parental Death
Posted on October 30, 2011 | No CommentsChildren do not experience parental loss & grief like adults. The article says why. -
What Causes Anxiety?
Posted on October 30, 2011 | No CommentsWhat usually causes anxiety? Is it genetic? Is it environmental? Read here. -
Afghanistan: Beating Children Considered Normal, But Attitudes Changing
Posted on October 29, 2011 | No CommentsAre Afghan parents' attitudes on child rearing changing?