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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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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... -
Secure Infant Attachment and Its Importance
Posted on April 7, 2013 | No CommentsThis 22-minute video teaches parents how to create a secure attachment bond with their baby and overcome challenges that make connecting difficult. -
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. -
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: -
The Stigma of Mental Disorders in Afghanistan
Posted on January 23, 2012 | No CommentsUrgent work needs to be done with the people suffering from mental illnesses and their families so they can open up more and accept mental illness as a problem that requires attention. -
The Current Condition of Mental Health of Afghans: A Call for Immediate Attention
Posted on November 13, 2011 | No CommentsWhat are the major mental health challenges among Afghans? What needs to be done to make mental health needs of Afghans a priority? -
From “Seeing” to “Treating”
Posted on November 10, 2011 | No CommentsA nation traumatized by conflict and serious challenges needs comfort and care as a cornerstone for its treatment and that happens through an improved health care system and strong doctor-patient relationship. -
The Good Life: Happiness
Posted on November 1, 2011 | No CommentsThis lecture wraps up the discussion of clinical psychology with a discussion of treatment efficacy. Professor Bloom summarizes the different types of influences that clinical interventions might have on people who receive therapy. -
Tackling Mental Health Problems in Afghanistan
Posted on October 30, 2011 | No CommentsLos Angeles Times reports on mental health status in Afghanistan -
Rebuilding Mental Health in Afghanistan
Posted on October 29, 2011 | No CommentsCommunity psychologist Ken Miller is coordinating a team effort to measure mental health distress and resilience among Afghans in the impoverished, war-torn country. -
Mental Health Care Reform in Afghanistan
Posted on October 29, 2011 | No CommentsWhat needs to be done to improve mental health in Afghanistan? Read here.