Trauma of War
BBC | Our World
AFGHANISTAN | Inside the only secure psychiatric unit
For nearly 40 years Afghanistan has been in a constant state of war. How has this affected the mental health of its people? With unprecedented access to Afghanistan's only secure mental health unit, Sahar Zand meets patients, including a former Taliban fighter, struggling to deal with the trauma of war.
Live TV Interview
In conversation with BBC’s Matthew Amroliwala
Discussing the making of ‘Madness of War’ documentary, the dire state of mental health in Afghanistan, and some details of behind-the-scenes of filming in the country's only secure psychiatric unit.
Podcast Documentary
For Assignment, Sahar Zand, has gained unprecedented access to Afghanistan’s only secure psychiatric institution, where she meets the medical staff trying to deal with Afghanistan’s mental health emergency and the patients, traumatised by decades of conflict.
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
Critics’ Choice - Radio Times
"Astonishing reporting and astonishing access" - BBC Global
“Reveals mental health crisis fueled by war.” - NPR
CREDITS
REPORTER | SAHAR ZAND
PRODUCER / DIRECTOR | MASOOD KHAN
EXECUTIVE PRODUCER | NEAL DALGLEIGH
COMMISSIONING EDITOR | MARY WILKINSON