Services
-SPEAKERS
BUREAU WILL BE AVAILIABLE UPON REQUEST
The APAA focuses
on the development and the delivery of the following services:
Prevention:
- The APAA adheres
to the philosophy of "one pound prevention is better than 100 pounds
of treatment." APAA focuses on relevant and effective mental health
education to people of all cultural backgrounds including Afghans.
Treatments:
- Culturally
sensitive therapeutic interventions that address the psychological disorders
and thus alleviate the distress and symptoms will be implemented.
- Individuals
(child and Adult), couples and family therapy.
- Group therapy
Rehabililitaion:
In order to reduce the
recurrence of the debilitating psychological orders, APAA shall develop rehab
programs in collaboration with other local and international health organizations.
Research
and Training:
- The APAA will
provide training, education, and develop research centers for mental health
professionals. The APAA will open trauma centers for the war stricken Afghans.
APPAA will also research the underlying psychological distress and the specific
treatment interventions that alleviate these distresses.
PSYCHOLOGICAL
EVALUATION AND TESTING
CONSULTATION:
Mental
Health issues, Cross-cultural issues, Organization Development
