RASC News Agency: A female psychiatrist has recently expressed her concerns about the mental health of women in Afghanistan to the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Aid (OCHA). On November 27th, OCHA announced that mental illnesses and problems, such as depression and hopelessness, among women in Afghanistan have increased since the rule of the Taliban group. The increasing restrictions imposed by the Taliban on women are among the factors that have contributed to these problems.
The identity of the psychological counselor who made these statements has been kept hidden by OCHA. She emphasized the need for government support to deal with gender violence and create an environment where women feel heard and supported. OCHA has stated that Afghanistan is one of the most difficult countries in the world for women to live in. Women in Afghanistan are deprived of access to a prosperous life with proper facilities and are neglected in many cases.
Domestic conflicts, sexual abuse, child marriage, and child labor are the main dangers for women and girls in Afghanistan. They face violent and repressive behaviors every day due to the challenges that exist in many cases. Despite the Taliban’s increasing restrictions on the lives of Afghanistani citizens, especially women and young people, women and girls are still despairing of life and, in some cases, even committing suicide. It is crucial to address these issues and provide support to women in Afghanistan to improve their mental health and overall well-being.
