Women and Mental Health in Afghanistan
Women in Afghanistan face severe mental health challenges driven by decades of conflict, gender-based violence, poverty, and systemic discrimination. Access to mental health care is extremely limited, and stigma often prevents women from seeking support. The fact sheet highlights how restrictions on education, employment, and mobility, combined with widespread domestic violence and ongoing insecurity, have created long-term psychological impacts for women and girls. It underscores the need for gender-responsive mental health education, accessible services, and community-based support to address the root causes of mental health inequities.
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