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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 -
Exposed to Unpredictable Horror
Posted on May 24, 2013 | No CommentsSuicide attacks leave very deep impact. They leave uncertainty, unpredictability, and a sense of constant instability. -
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... -
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. -
Peace Through Music
Posted on February 18, 2013 | No CommentsMaking music itself is a multidimensional activity with the unique involvement of the whole child – physically, socially, intellectually and emotionally. -
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: -
Can Doctors Learn Empathy?
Posted on July 22, 2012 | No CommentsA new study reveals that people can learn to be empathetic and highlights the important role of empathy in doctor-patient relationship and treatment efficacy. -
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. -
The Essence of Humanism
Posted on July 6, 2012 | No CommentsHumanists stress free will, the human ability to make choices. They do believe that past experience affect personality, but they also believe... -
Afghan Student Talks about Her Life & Studies in US
Posted on July 3, 2012 | No CommentsAfghan female student talks about her experience of living and studying in the US.