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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
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To Medicate or Not to Medicate? The Question for Treating Mental Illness
Posted on July 12, 2012 | No CommentsAlthough medication serves a very important role in treating severe cases of mental illness, research has shown many Americans are taking medications that may not work for them... -
Documentary on Marketing Psychotropic Medications in US
Posted on July 11, 2012 | No CommentsThis documentary says that pharmaceutical companies influence FDA to get their medications approved and encourage psychiatrists to over-prescribe psychotropic medications to their patients. -
Why one in four women is on psych meds
Posted on December 20, 2011 | No CommentsIt appears that women are prescribed more psychiatric medications, particularly in the United States. Vicotria Bekiempis of The Guardian reviews some of the views and approaches toward women's mental problems -
Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD (2)
Posted on December 18, 2011 | No CommentsWhat are the main interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD? Read here. -
How to Treat Schizophrenia? (Part 3)
Posted on November 1, 2011 | No CommentsThis article explains the treatment options for schizophrenia, including medications and psychosocial interventions, how families can help, and the future of patients suffering from schizophrenia. -
What medications are used to treat schizophrenia?
Posted on October 15, 2011 | No CommentsWhat are the main drugs prescribed for treating schizophrenia? Read here. -
Introduction: Mental Health Medications
Posted on May 13, 2011 | No CommentsAn introduction to medications used for treating mental health disorders