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Mental health in Afghanistan
By: VJMovement
Posted: Jan 28 10
Witnessed: 755 times
Regions: Afghanistan
Issues: Mental disability rights
Tags: access to medical treatment, humane treatment, mental health
A look at some of the options available for the mentally ill in Afghanistan.
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