Mental Health

Despite all the sufferings and difficulties Afghan women have to face, are there anything left to enjoy, admire, and love? Here are at least 10 things an Afghan woman can love!

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, Kabir Salehi explains how patriarchal paradigms shape interpretation of the sacred texts and how political compromises in a traditional society poses strong challenges ahead of women.

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

What is Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how it impacts one's life?

Urgent 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.

Here are some answers to a number of frequent questions regarding ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder)

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

This article highlights 10 helpful strategies for better parenting and improving the relationship between parents and children