Adults

We need to understand that those charged with "moral crimes" are usually the product of trauma, dysfunctional family atmosphere, and extreme social pressuers. Here's a reflection on Human Rights Watch's latest report "I Had to Run Away"

This article offers some useful tips on how to deal with a defiant child

Do environmental factors impact one's mental well being? Is it possible to become an empowerment figure out of a tragedy? Read here.

In 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 does a typical case of verbal abuse look like in an Afghan family? Read here.

This article highlights the prevalence of domestic violence in Muslim households and how to help tackle this problem

This article/interview highlights the problem of excessive drinking among Afghan immigrants in the United States and England, particularly men, and the factors behind it

This article includes some good tips for both single and married friends, how to strengthen friendship, and how to approach those friends who have views different from ours

Sahar 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.

Afghan writer and former BBC journalist Nushin Arbabzadah shares her reflection on the experience of loss and grief among Afghans

What are the main interventions for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD? Read here.

What are the treatments for Bipolar Disorder? Are medications enough? How can we get help? Read here.