Dear Viewers!
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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Afghanistan: Breaking the Cycle
Posted on May 17, 2013 | No CommentsShare/BookmarkBy Ali Shahidy Gender violence plagues Afghanistan and my family is no exception. The patriarchal structure of our culture makes it rampant. The pervasive silence makes it everlasting. The pain... -
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: -
What Self-Immolation Means to Afghan Women
Posted on March 3, 2012 | No CommentsIn this article, Dr. Nahid Aziz highlights the phenomenon of self-immolation among Afghan women and its causes from a psychological perspective and recommends some solutions. -
How a Case of Verbal Abuse Looks Like
Posted on February 17, 2012 | No CommentsHow does a typical case of verbal abuse look like in an Afghan family? Read here. -
The Truth About Domestic Violence
Posted on February 7, 2012 | No CommentsThis article highlights the prevalence of domestic violence in Muslim households and how to help tackle this problem -
Sahar Gul, a Victim of Psychological Trauma
Posted on December 29, 2011 | No CommentsSahar Gul's case is just an example of the severity of our family problems, unattended mental disorders, and our extreme state of denial. A society with these unattended problems cannot produce a healthier generation. -
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Posted on October 29, 2011 | No CommentsDomestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of size, gender, or strength