Women and girls in the northern province of Balkh are reporting a sharp rise in depression and anxiety, attributing their deteriorating mental health to the ongoing restrictions on education and employment imposed by the Taliban government. Psychologists in the region have noted a significant increase in demand for counseling services.
Many Afghan women express that losing their jobs and educational opportunities has left them confined to their homes and deeply uncertain about their future. Residents emphasize the severe lack of accessible mental health facilities and specialized hospitals to provide necessary psychological support during these challenging times.
Mental health professionals in Balkh confirm that most of their patients are young adults, particularly women aged 18 to 35, struggling with unemployment and social isolation. Meanwhile, international organizations warn that declining global aid could further undermine the limited psychological and social support services available to women.
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