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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 -
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. -
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. -
Treatments for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD (2)
Posted on December 18, 2011 | No CommentsWhat are the main interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD? Read here. -
Inside The Mind Of A Suicide Bomber
Posted on December 7, 2011 | No CommentsSuicide bombers are not mentally ill or unhinged, but acting rationally in pursuit of the 'benefits' they perceive from being part of a strict and close-knit religious enterprise, according to a University of Nottingham academic. -
What is post-traumatic stress disorder, or PTSD? (1)
Posted on November 13, 2011 | No CommentsFind out about symptoms, risk factors, and resilience factors for PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder) -
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Posted on October 30, 2011 | No CommentsA large number of Afghans suffer from PTSD. Get some information about this disorder here.