The media office of Panjshir province says three mental health treatment centers have been established in Paryan district and have officially begun operations.
According to local authorities, the centers were built as part of a $200,000 project implemented in cooperation with a partner organization.
Officials have not provided further details regarding the capacity of the centers, the types of services available, or the number of patients expected to receive treatment.
However, authorities say the facilities are intended to provide mental health services for residents of Paryan district and nearby areas.
The opening of mental health centers in Afghanistan — particularly in remote regions — comes at a time when demand for psychological and psychiatric services has increased significantly across the country.
Decades of war, displacement, poverty, political instability, and economic hardship have placed enormous pressure on the mental well-being of millions of Afghans.
Despite growing needs, mental health infrastructure and access to specialized care remain extremely limited in many parts of the country.
Health experts say that while the creation of these centers is a positive development, addressing Afghanistan’s broader mental health crisis will require much larger investment, trained professionals, sustainable healthcare systems, and long-term public support.
Analysts also note that psychological trauma in Afghanistan is often underreported and socially stigmatized, particularly in rural areas where access to mental health services has historically been minimal.
Experts warn that without broader nationwide support systems, many people suffering from trauma, anxiety, depression, and war-related psychological disorders may continue to remain untreated.
