Advancing health equity and integration
Mental health resources
Farsi videos on depression, anxiety, panic attacks, OCD, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, plus guided meditations for stress.
A library of Farsi videos from Digipezeshk that explain common mental health conditions in clear, everyday language. Mental health still carries strong stigma in many Iranian and Afghan families, and many people who have been through migration, displacement or loss have never been told that what they are experiencing has a name and can be treated. These videos help people understand their symptoms, feel less alone and take the first step towards support.
Conditions explained
Depression: what it is, and how it affects the body as well as the mind
Anxiety: what it is and practical ways to manage it
Panic attacks: the signs of a sudden wave of intense fear, and how to cope during an attack
OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder): symptoms and treatment options
ADHD: what it is and how to recognise it
PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder): when memories of the past take over daily life
Trauma: how a distressing event can change the way a person feels about themselves
Bipolar disorder: symptoms and treatment
Schizophrenia: symptoms and treatment
Compulsive sexual behaviour: excessive use of pornography and masturbation
Everyday wellbeing
How to stop overthinking and calm the mind
How sleep affects mental health
How daily self-care and hygiene affect the brain and mood
Reducing stress with mindfulness
Guided meditations in Farsi
A five-minute breathing meditation for calm and stress relief
A ten-minute meditation for letting go of anger and stress
Getting help in the UK
You can talk to your GP about your mental health, and in England you can refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies. If you need urgent help, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option. You can ask for a free interpreter.