Community Mental Health Project – Herat

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The Community Mental Health Project (CMHP) started as a new project in the western region of Afghanistan in January 2012. The goal of CMHP is that all households in the west of Afghanistan are aware of mental health issues and know how to act when a community member has a mental health problem or disorder.

CMHP also aims to introduce effective ways of promoting good mental health to the school system, governmental and civil society entities. CMHP conducts training for non-medical community members. Those who are trained can then detect possible mental health problems in the community and refer individuals to medical professionals.

CMHP published four issues (20,000 copies) of Health Community Magazine in 2012. Health Community is a publication in Dari that focuses on issues such as general mental health, epilepsy, counselling and family conflict. The magazine is distributed among teachers, students, religious teachers, and governmental employees. CMHP received 4, 917 feedback forms from magazine readers. A five month-long programme was broadcast on one of the most watched television stations in Herat province. In 2012 CMHP trained:

  • 65 teachers
  • 60 community leaders
  • 25 police
  • 82 Social Affairs, Martyrs and Disabled Directorates staff
  • 618 Advocacy and awareness participants

Posts about Community Mental Health Project – Herat 8

24 October 2023

Surviving the Unthinkable

Surviving the Unthinkable In the Kernil-Wardaka district, 26-year-old Abdul Majid* led a content life with his wife, son, daughter, and mother living nearby. Their nights were filled with laughter and […]

21 October 2023

Rising From The Rubble

Rising From The Rubble: A Survivor’s Story of Hope and Resilience In the heart of Zindajan district, Herat province is a village named Karnil with a vibrant farming community. One […]

12 October 2023

IAM Provide Mental Health Support Amidst Continued Tremors

IAM Provide Mental Health Support Amidst Continued Tremors In the wake of the devastating earthquake and aftershocks that have shaken Herat, IAM staff have been working tirelessly to provide mental […]

10 October 2023

Earthquake Strikes Herat: IAM Asked to Head Up Mental Health Response

Earthquake Strikes Herat: IAM Asked to Head Up Mental Health Response A powerful earthquake with its epicentre 20 miles northwest of Herat City, Herat, Afghanistan, has left a trail of […]

20 February 2023

Mental Health Community Outreach

Afghanistan: Mental Health Community Outreach Healthcare officials visit remote areas of Herat Province, Afghanistan, to provide mental health services to the neediest people.     

14 February 2023

Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents

Afghanistan: Mental Health Care for Children and Adolescents Patients in Herat City, Afghanistan, share healthcare benefits after receiving services at the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Clinic and the Mental […]

7 April 2020

Standing along side Afghan people during COVID-19 pandemic

International Assistance Mission (IAM) is helping the Afghan government in the fight to stop the spread of COVID-19 by providing services, raising awareness and informing people how to prevent the […]

24 March 2018

The Power of Media in Mental Health: A Mental Health Success Story

Hamidullah has lived with epilepsy for 5 years. His condition used to have a severe effect on his life. In the last 2 years, however, things have improved for him. […]