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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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 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... -
Childhood Bullying May Lead To Mental Health Issues In Adults
Posted on December 21, 2012 | No CommentsGetting bullied can alter the structure of genes responsible for controlling mood. -
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. -
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. -
Domestic Violence and Abuse
Posted on October 29, 2011 | No CommentsDomestic violence and abuse can happen to anyone, regardless of size, gender, or strength