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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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Afghan Couples, the West, and a Shift in Status
Posted on January 24, 2013 | No CommentsA shift in family dynamic is one of the major causes of marital conflict -
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: -
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... -
Self-Immolation in Afghanistan Continues Despite Laws Protecting Women
Posted on June 13, 2012 | No CommentsSecond-class treatment of women is widespread in some households (in Afghanistan), leading to abusive relationships and violent crimes against women. -
Meet Needs to Meet Happiness
Posted on May 28, 2012 | No CommentsSatisfying our human needs is extremely important in order for us to be happy, feel fulfilled, and lead a joyful life. Read about the reasons here. -
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: -
Number of Drug Addicts in Afghanistan Hits One Million
Posted on April 11, 2012 | No CommentsAfghan authorities say that there are now one million citizens who are addicted to drugs, among them 60,000 women. -
“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" -
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 -
Ten Things I Love about Being an Afghan Woman
Posted on March 12, 2012 | No CommentsDespite all the sufferings and difficulties Afghan women have to face, are there anything left to enjoy, admire, and love? Here are at least 10 things an Afghan woman can love! -
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.