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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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Many Young Afghans Suffering Mental Illness with Nonstop War
Posted on June 13, 2013 | No CommentsThis article examines the scope of PTSD and how it has impacted the Afghan population -
Afghanistan: Breaking the Cycle
Posted on May 17, 2013 | No CommentsAli Shahidy writes about his journey from being an abuser to becoming a women's rights activist -
When Does Your Mental Health Become a Problem?
Posted on April 26, 2013 | No CommentsShare/BookmarkOne in four people are expected to experience a mental health problem, yet stigma and discrimination are still very common. Myths such as assuming mental illness is somehow down to... -
So-called Faith Healers Revealed
Posted on April 17, 2013 | No CommentsWhat do "faith healers" really do? This documentary unfolds the mystery! -
The Emotional Aftermath of Traumatic Events
Posted on April 9, 2013 | No CommentsNatural disasters and other catastrophic events, such as motor vehicle accidents, plane crashes, and terrorist attacks (especially suicide attacks in Afghanistan), are extraordinarily stressful—both to survivors and observers. -
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. -
Three Major Elements in Solving Marital Conflicts
Posted on March 11, 2013 | No CommentsIt is logical to expect a totally conflict-free marital relationship? -
Steven Pinker on human nature and blank slate
Posted on February 28, 2013 | No CommentsSteven Pinker's book The Blank Slate argues that all humans are born with some innate traits. Here, Pinker talks about his thesis, and why some people found it incredibly upsetting. -
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? -
Erikson’s Stages of Psychosocial Development
Posted on October 10, 2012 | No CommentsThis table is a summary of Erikson's psychosocial development theory. -
How Jumping to Conclusions Affects Us
Posted on September 10, 2012 | No CommentsIs jumping to conclusion too quickly useful to our relationships? Does it really impact our behavior? How about causing misunderstanding? Read here: