Parakandeh: Mental Health in the Iranian Diaspora

This episode is just a rebroadcast of the audio of a recent discussion held with the Center for Iranian Diaspora Studies at San Francisco State University about the role of mental health in the Iranian American Diaspora. Learn more about the center here: https://cids.sfsu.edu/ این بخش پودکاست بازپخش برنامه گفتگو با مرکز مطالعات دیاسپورای ایرانی.

How can we conceptualize the relationship between political events, political chaos, and what we can do in the therapy room? This episode offers a few thoughts on therapy in an unstable world, particularly through the Iranian American lens. روان‌درمانی چه ارتباطی می‌تواند با سیاست و تأثیرات هرج و مرج سیاسی داشته باشد؟ این بخش به بررسی پتانسیل‌ها و محدودیت‌های روان‌درمانی در مواجهه با سیاست و اطلاع‌رسانی می‌پردازد. Kamyar Jarahzadeh a California Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #123684.  Supervised by: Dalia Safaradi LCSW, #65835.  More information at www.kmyrj.com

In Persian, people sometimes use the terms psychology, psychiatry, and talk therapy interchangeably. But in the United States, we understand therapists and psychiatrists as generally have different roles and approaches. This episode provides some ideas on how to understand the difference between the two for ourselves, our friends, and family members whose care we may be involved in. این پادکست تفاوت‌های کلیدی بین روان‌پزشکی و روان‌درمانی را بررسی می‌کند و اطلاعاتی در مورد همکاری این دو حوزه ارائه می‌دهد. Kamyar Jarahzadeh a California Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #123684. Supervised by: Dalia Safaradi LCSW, #65835. More information at www.kmyrj.com

Shame, stigma, and fear of accessing mental health services. This episode takes a brief look at the paradox between Iranian-Americans strong familiarity with basic concepts of mental health, and the fear that exists around actually accessing services. در این بخش ، به مسئله ترس و شرم از استفاده از خدمات سلامت روان می‌پردازم. And exploring the classic retort--"Man ke ravani nistam! / I'm not crazy!" when it comes to discussing mental health services. -- Podcast is hosted by Kamyar Jarahzadeh, California Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #123684. Currently, I am supervised by Dalia Safaradi LCSW, #65835. Contact me at www.kmyrj.com for questions. This podcast is not clinical advice nor a substitute for clinical services.

A bit of a different episode: I discuss the film "The Persian Version" after finally seeing it, and considering what it can teach us about how to best conceptualize generational trauma for Iranian-Americans. A great reading on the definition of Trauma from SAMHSA, as referenced in the podcast: https://ncsacw.acf.hhs.gov/userfiles/files/SAMHSA_Trauma.pdf Parakandeh is a podcast looking at the experiences of the Iranian diaspora from a mental health lens. Making a meaningful life outside of one's homeland can be deeply complicated, and for Iranians there are often more questions than answers. By bringing together perspectives from social science, art, and mental health, each episode explores on a different issue facing the community.Podcast is hosted by Kamyar Jarahzadeh, California Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #123684. Currently, I am supervised by Dalia Safaradi LCSW, #65835.Contact me at www.kmyrj.com for questions.

This week's podcast answers a supposedly simple question: once you decide you want to try therapy for the first time or for a new attempt, how do you actually find a therapist to work with? We explore a few routes for getting connected to a therapist and explore common obstacles. چه‌طوری می‌توانید یک تراپیست یا روان‌درمانگر پیدا کنید؟ این قسمت چند روش برای پیدا کردن یک درمانگر در کالیفرنیا پیشنهاد می‌کند. The article we discuss from ProPublica about therapists leaving insurance newtorks. Podcast is hosted by Kamyar Jarahzadeh, California Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #123684. Currently, I am supervised by Dalia Safaradi LCSW, #65835. Contact me at www.kmyrj.com for questions.

Welcome to the podcast! For the first episode, I will introduce myself, explain the goal behind Parakandeh, and also get into a little discussion about how to best translate mental health professionals' titles into Persian. Contact me at www.kmyrj.com for comments, questions, and everything else. Note and Disclaimer: This podcast is hosted by Kamyar Jarahzadeh, California Registered Associate Clinical Social Worker #123684 As of 9/24, I am supervised by Dalia Safaradi LCSW, #65835 The content shared in this podcast is purely for educational and entertainment purposes, and is not meant to provide or substitute clinical mental health services. در اولین اپیزود پادکست «پراکنده»، خودم را معرفی می‌کنم، هدف پادکست را توضیح می‌دهم و کمی درباره نقش‌های رایج در سلامت روان و نحوه ترجمه آن‌ها صحبت می‌کنم.