Symposium
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Understanding Suicide In South Asians: Learning from Sociocultural Insights, Survivor Voices, and Hindi Cinema
Overlook Medical Center, Bouras Auditorium 99 Beauvoir Avenue, Summit, NJ, United StatesSeptember is World Suicide Prevention Month. Suicide is a reality in our lives. Preventing suicide is everyone's business. This hybrid - in-person and virtual symposium will help improve understanding of issue of suicide in the South Asians, and prevention strategies. You will hear courageous accounts from suicide loss survivors. You will have opportunity to ask questions.
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Ask the Doctor: Mythbusting Mental Health – East Brunswick Public Library, East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ, United StatesYou will have a chance to ask any questions about mental illness and substance use. Printed information and resources will be made available. Great opportunity during the Minority Mental Health Month in July to attend this symposium. You will learn the facts and overcome myths associated with mental health. You will improve your knowledge of mental health and available treatments. Knowledge helps to decrease stigma associated with mental illness.
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South Asian Mental Health Myths and Misconceptions – Plainsboro Public Library
Plainsboro Public Library 9 Van Doren, Plainsboro, United StatesJuly is Minority Mental Health Month. SAMHIN has partnered with Plainsboro Public Library to address issues of many myths and misconceptions of mental health within the South Asian community. Presentations by Dr. Vasudev Makhija and Minoo Christian, MSW will be followed by interactive part of the program. Attendees will be able to ask questions about [...]
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Advocating for Healthy Minds in South Asians, East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ, United StatesYou will learn about common symptoms of OCD and anxiety disorders. Symposium will help clear myths about these conditions. You will learn about the causes, treatment options and resources.
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Hope and Healing: A Conversation on Depression
NIT Raipur Alumni Association members have organized this workshop on Zoom. Vasudev Makhija, MD, will conduct and present at the workshop. A Q&A will follow the presentation. This program is for NIT Raipur Alumni Association members.
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Mental Health and the South Asian Community – Understanding Anxiety: A Community Symposium, East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ, United StatesA community symposium featuring Rutgers RWJ Medical School students discussing the many forms of anxiety, debunking myths, exploring symptoms and treatments, and sharing resources to support those affected.
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