A presentation on war, PTSD, and intergenerational family conflict
Read More »Course on the Afghan Experience in the US
Afghan psychologist to teach course on Afghan experience in the United States
Read More »The Burqa and Women’s Social Communication in Afghanistan
This article explores the social, economic, and mental impact of Burqa on women's status in Afghanistan
Read More »3 Ways to Make Stress Worse
Stress is the tension between reality and what we imagine reality should be.
Read More »10 Ways to Stay Spiritually Connected
A number of ways to stay spirituality connected and feel more inner peace
Read More »Many Young Afghans Suffering Mental Illness with Nonstop War
This article examines the scope of PTSD and how it has impacted the Afghan population
Read More »Exposed to Unpredictable Horror
Suicide attacks leave very deep impact. They leave uncertainty, unpredictability, and a sense of constant instability.
Read More »Afghanistan: Breaking the Cycle
Ali Shahidy writes about his journey from being an abuser to becoming a women's rights activist
Read More »When Does Your Mental Health Become a Problem?
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 …
Read More »So-called Faith Healers Revealed
What do "faith healers" really do? This documentary unfolds the mystery!
Read More »The Emotional Aftermath of Traumatic Events
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.
Read More »Steven Pinker on human nature and blank slate
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.
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