Title: Silent Scars Of Our Land "Unveiling Afghanistan’s Mental Health System"

Silent Scars of Our Land is a powerful and deeply moving narrative non-fiction book that explores the mental health crisis in Afghanistan through real-life stories, personal reflections, and professional insight. Written in both English and Dari, it reveals the emotional and psychological scars left by decades of war, cultural stigma, displacement, and the oppressive impact of Taliban rule, especially on women and children. The author, a trained mental health professional with Afghan roots, combines her academic knowledge with heartfelt storytelling to highlight the urgent need for culturally sensitive mental health support. Topics include PTSD, depression, trauma, and the silencing of women’s voices, while also offering hope through community resilience, education, and faith. The book is not only a social commentary but also a call to action, to break the silence around mental health, empower women and children, and push for systemic change. It is a voice for the unheard and a vision for healing.