Journal of Psychology & Psychotherapy
Open Access
ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
ISSN: 2161-0487
+44 1478 350008
Sataruddin Sediqi, Sediqa Akbari, Basir Ahmad Karimi and Seyed Jafar Ahmadi
Kabul University, Afghanistan
Herat University, Afghanistan
University of New York, USA
Scientific Tracks Abstracts: J Psychol Psychother
In Afghanistan, much of threats to emotional well-being are related to the distressing effects of armed conflict, violence and their economic and social sequelae which place an extraordinary strain on all Afghans (GOIRA & MOPH, 2009; Babury and Hayward, 2013; IASC, 2007; Miller, et al., 2008; Ventevogel, et al., 2013). Considering these challenges, faculty members from two universities in Afghanistan are addressing the psychosocial and mental health concerns of the Afghan people by preparing a new generation of trained mental health professionals to assist communities with the overwhelming amounts of everyday stressors that are affecting their everyday lives. In the presentation, these faculty members who are counselors themselves will describe their experiences providing psychosocial and mental health assistance to a variety of Afghan populations, including their own students. Through specific case studies, the will discuss both the challenges and successes they have faced in their everyday clinical encounters with the Afghan community.
Sataruddin Sediqi has his Master’s degree in Psychology from India and has been teaching at Kabul University for past 25 years. He was recently appointed the Dean of Psychology and Educational Sciences of Kabul University. He also served as the Director of Academic Development of Ministry of Higher Education of Afghanistan for 6 years. His special interest is in mental health.
E-mail: sataruddinsediqi@yahoo.com