Mental Health

A presentation on war, PTSD, and intergenerational family conflict

Afghan psychologist to teach course on Afghan experience in the United States

This article explores the social, economic, and mental impact of Burqa on women's status in Afghanistan

Stress is the tension between reality and what we imagine reality should be.

A number of ways to stay spirituality connected and feel more inner peace

This article examines the scope of PTSD and how it has impacted the Afghan population

Suicide attacks leave very deep impact. They leave uncertainty, unpredictability, and a sense of constant instability.

Ali Shahidy writes about his journey from being an abuser to becoming a women's rights activist

One 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 a ‘personal weakness’ still exist.  How do we define mental health? A person who is considered ‘mentally healthy’ is someone who can cope with the normal stresses of life and …

What do "faith healers" really do? This documentary unfolds the mystery!

Natural 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.

Steven 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.