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SUMMARY:Mental Health and the South Asian Community - Understanding Anxiety: A Community Symposium\, East Brunswick\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative symposium where medical students from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will discuss the many forms and presentations of anxiety. This collaborative event—hosted by the South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network (SAMHIN)\, Rutgers RWJ Medical School\, and the East Brunswick Public Library’s Just For the Health of It initiative—aims to increase awareness\, dispel myths\, and provide practical guidance on managing anxiety. \nThe presentations will explore a wide range of anxiety-related conditions\, including unexplained feelings of fear\, social anxiety\, specific phobias\, and panic attacks. Speakers will also discuss how anxiety can co-occur with other psychiatric conditions and how it affects the body both physically and emotionally. \nAttendees will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders\, better understand available treatments\, and discover ways to support individuals struggling with anxiety. The session will conclude with a Q&A\, and participants will receive helpful resources to take home. \n \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/advocating-for-healthy-minds-in-south-asians-symposium-on-anxiety-disorders-east-brunswick-new-jersey/
LOCATION:East Brunswick Public Library\, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive\, East Brunswick\, NJ\, 08816\, United States
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SUMMARY:Hope and Healing: A Conversation on Depression
DESCRIPTION:NIT Raipur Alumni Association members have organized this workshop on Zoom.  \nVasudev Makhija\, MD\, will conduct and present at the workshop. A Q&A will follow the presentation. \nThis program is for NIT Raipur Alumni Association members.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/hope-and-healing-a-conversation-on-depression/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:Advocating for Healthy Minds in South Asians\, East Brunswick\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:This symposium will focus on improving understanding of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and anxiety. This workshop has been organized in partnership between SAMHIN\, Rutgers Health RWJ Medical School and East Brunswick Public Library.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/advocating-for-healthy-minds-in-south-asians-east-brunswick-new-jersey/
LOCATION:East Brunswick Public Library\, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive\, East Brunswick\, NJ\, 08816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250730T183000
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SUMMARY:South Asian Mental Health Myths and Misconceptions - Plainsboro Public Library
DESCRIPTION:July 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 mental illness and substance use and available treatments. \nClick HERE for details. \nREGISTRATION recommended.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/south-asian-mental-health-myths-and-misconceptions-plainsboro-public-library/
LOCATION:Plainsboro Public Library\, 9 Van Doren\, Plainsboro\, 08536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250717T180000
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SUMMARY:Ask the Doctor: Mythbusting Mental Health - East Brunswick Public Library\, East Brunswick\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN will partner with East Brunswick Public Library to bring this program to address the myths and misconceptions of mental in the South Asian community. Dr. Vasudev Makhija and Minoo Christian will make brief presentation and give the attendees opportunity to ask questions. This is a very timely program with July being Minority Mental Health Awareness Month. \nREAD MORE \nREGISTRATION RECOMMENDED although not required for this in-person event.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/myth-busting-mental-health-ask-the-doctor-east-brunswick-public-library-east-brunswick-new-jersey/
LOCATION:East Brunswick Public Library\, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive\, East Brunswick\, NJ\, 08816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240928T120000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Suicide In South Asians: Learning from Sociocultural Insights\, Survivor Voices\, and Hindi Cinema
DESCRIPTION:This seminar addresses the critical issue of suicide within the South Asian community\, a topic often silenced due to stigma. Join us to learn about warning signs prevention strategies\, support\, mechanisms\, and local resources hear from Shikha and Mehek Sadhar family about their personal story of loss and explore sociocultural aspects through the portal of suicide in Hindi Cinema. \nPresented by Sunil Khushalani\, MD\,  System Medical Director\, Atlantic Behavioral Health Care: Vasudev Makhija\, MD\, DLFAPA\, Founder and President\, South Mental Health Initiative and Network – SAMHIN. \nHybrid presentation \nIn person: Overlook Medical center\, Bouras auditorium\, 99 Beauvoir Avenue Summit\, NJ 07901. \nNO REGISTRATION REQUIRED  \nIf you have any questions please call 973-579-8573 or email Jennifer.carpinteri@atlantichealth.org. \nJoin Online via Teams: Meeting ID 269 312 918 547 Passcode: Uq7YpU (No need to register for virtual attendance) \n  \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/understanding-suicide-in-south-asians-learning-from-sociocultural-insights-survivor-voices-and-hindi-cinema/
LOCATION:Overlook Medical Center\, Bouras Auditorium\, 99 Beauvoir Avenue\, Summit\, NJ\, 07901\, United States
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