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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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Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsSuicide attacks leave very deep impact. They leave uncertainty, unpredictability, and a sense of constant instability. -
Secure Infant Attachment and Its Importance
Posted on April 7, 2013 | No CommentsThis 22-minute video teaches parents how to create a secure attachment bond with their baby and overcome challenges that make connecting difficult. -
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. -
Childhood Bullying May Lead To Mental Health Issues In Adults
Posted on December 21, 2012 | No CommentsGetting bullied can alter the structure of genes responsible for controlling mood. -
What is Dyslexia?
Posted on November 29, 2012 | No CommentsWhat's dyslexia? What are its symptoms? What is the prognosis? -
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. -
10 Tips for Parents of Defiant Children
Posted on March 24, 2012 | No CommentsThis article offers some useful tips on how to deal with a defiant child -
To Get Positive Out of Negative: Opening Women’s First Internet Café In Afghanistan
Posted on March 11, 2012 | No CommentsDo environmental factors impact one's mental well being? Is it possible to become an empowerment figure out of a tragedy? Read here. -
Frequent Questions About ADHD
Posted on January 19, 2012 | No CommentsHere are some answers to a number of frequent questions regarding ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) -
Top 10 Effective Parenting Strategies
Posted on January 1, 2012 | No CommentsThis article highlights 10 helpful strategies for better parenting and improving the relationship between parents and children -
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. -
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?