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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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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 -
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 -
Evolutionary Psychologists Find Rape Impacts Sexual Behavior, Self-Esteem
Posted on October 19, 2012 | No CommentsA new study shows that female victims of rape suffer from a wide spectrum of debilitating effects that may often go unnoticed or undiagnosed. -
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: -
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. -
Three Misconceptions About Violence against Women in Afghanistan
Posted on June 26, 2012 | No CommentsThis article challenges three common conceptions about violence against women in Afghanistan. -
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. -
Afghan Women and Uphill Battle
Posted on April 25, 2012 | No CommentsRemaining hopeful in a war-torn country like Afghanistan is difficult but not impossible. Here is why: -
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: