Global & Disaster Medicine

Afghanistan: Nearly 40 years of violent conflict & a growing mental health crisis

February 27th, 2018

NPR

“…..the World Health Organization estimates more than a million Afghans suffer from depressive disorders and over 1.2 million suffer from anxiety disorders. The WHO says the actual numbers are likely much higher…….”

WHO

“…..According to latest WHO estimates, more than 300 million people are living with depression globally, an increase of more than 18% between 2005 and 2015. …..”

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