Health survey on anxiety, depression, and stress in Afghanistan: A large-scale cross-sectional study amid ongoing challenges
The findings of the present study show very high levels of anxiety, depression, and stress, most likely reflecting the profound impact of recent political, social, and economic changes. Notably, a significant majority of participants, particularly females and individuals above 35 years of age, reported severe to extremely severe mental health symptoms. The mental health crisis in Afghanistan is a complex and urgent issue that requires a comprehensive and compassionate response.
Authors
- Mark Damian Griffiths (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8880-6524)
- Zarghoon Tareen (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7841-6055)
- Nosaibah Razaqi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0601-6447)
- Prakasini Satapathy (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7614-8587)
- Qasim Mehmood (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9274-7421)
- Ahmad Neyazi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6181-6164)
- Najeebullah Rahimy
- Bilal Ahmad Rahimi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6630-5742)
- Sifatullah Sifat
- Abdul Qadim Mohammadi
Institutions
- King Edward Medical University (PK)
- Kandahar University (AF)
- Herat University (AF)
- World Health Organization - Afghanistan (AF)
- Afghanistan Center for Epidemiological Studies
- Herat Regional Hospital
- Nottingham Trent University (GB)
- Saveetha University (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Discover Mental Health
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s44192-024-00090-5
- Citations
- 21
- Primary Topic
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 13.42