Althea Maria Rivas

Key Messages New data from DROPS research highlights the extent to which the Taliban’s edicts have instilled profound fear and psychological distress among Afghan women. The mental health emergency unfolding now is directly connected to decades of conflict. It is a significant aspect of the ongoing political and economic upheaval in Afghanistan. The impact of the crisis on future generations could be irreversible if left unaddressed.

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