Yaran Northwest- Mental Health Services

"Our Mental Health Group support services covers a wide range of social and community needs. Our workshops are designed to give you tools to help yourself, with a particular focus on experiencing mental health issues. Programmes: Farsi Depression Group. Living Life To The Full Workshops (Farsi)- The 6 week program is offered across Greater Manchester, as early help intervention for people who have sub-threshold symptoms for depression. We work with them to try and reduce those symptoms in order to reduce the likelihood of them developing further issues at a later stage. The new support is delivered by a guided workbook developed by Yaran Team. Life Skills- The weekly life skills self-help sessions gives people the tools to help themselves, with a particular focus on supporting Farsi speakers who are experiencing mental health problems (Mondays, 12:30-13:30, Instagram Live). General Health Sessions- Non-prescriptive weekly sessions offered by Farsi speaking General Practitioner to asylum seekers and refugees on general health issues they may face, women’s health issues, including poor sexual health. The sessions also provide learning about NHS system and how to access GP and healthcare services appropriately. Physical Activity and Fitness Class- The classes teaches you to improve and self-maintain your physical health as well as mental health (Dance Therapy- Mondays, 19:00, ZOOM) (Yoga- Fridays, 12:30-13:30, Roby United Reformed Church). Connect 5 3 days Course (Farsi, Arabic, Turkish)- These weekly sessions are focused on promoting emotional resilience among workers, employers or employees; providing individuals with useful resources and information. This Toolkit includes promoting healthy behaviour in the workplace (e.g. healthy living, self-care, building resilience, improving mental and physical activity). Providing support for Farsi speaking employees with mental health problems and to remain at work and/or return to work as quickly as possible.