Understanding South Asian Mental Health – Introduction
ZoomThe workshop will address issues of dual cultural identity, LGBTQ and gender identity, youth pressures with parents, facilitating discussions between parents and children, shame and stigma associated with mental illness, barriers to care, and misconceptions in the South Asian community.
Time to Talk Day!
ZoomJoin us for an insightful session on the impact of mental illness on life and the importance of speaking up. This event is for Wipro employees.
Mental Health Screening and Health Fair – Morganville, NJ
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesThe SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free mental health screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, ADHD, Smoking. The clinicians will be available to answer your questions and provide advice and referrals. Free educational handouts will also be available.
Understanding and Achieving Successful Aging
Virtual , United StatesSAMHIN has collaborated with FOGA (Federation of Gujarati Associations of USA) to bring you this important virtual seminar. People will participate from across the country. Details, flyer, and link to join the webinar will be posted soon. Participants will have a chance to ask questions.
Mental Health in South Asian Community – Lecture by Dr. Makhija and Other Engaging Workshops
Rutgers-RWJ New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesThis program is part of the Medical Scholars Summit organized by AAPI MSRF & AAPI PreMed in coordination with Rutgers APSEA. It is a three-day event from March 29-31, 2024. The event is for physicians, residents, fellows, medical students, and premed students in the U.S. There is a small registration fee (see below). A broad [...]
Mental Health Screening and Health Fair – Morganville, NJ
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD, etc. We will answer your questions about mental illness, treatments, addiction, and tobacco use. In addition, there will be general health screenings for diabetes, nutrition, blood pressure, and vision.
Mental Health Screenings and Health Fair – Morganville, New Jersey
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD, etc. We will answer your questions about mental illness, treatments, addiction, and tobacco use. In addition, there will be general health screenings for diabetes, nutrition, blood pressure, and vision.
Mental Health and Substance Use: Challenges and Opportunities in South Asian Population and IMG Perspective
This CME program is for psychiatrists attending the APA annual meeting at Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Presenters: Vani Rao, M.D., Vasudev Makhija, M.D., Shirshendu Sinha, M.D. Chair: Antony Fernandez, M.D. Discussant: Kamalika Roy, M.D. Location: Rooms 3D03, Javits Center
The House on Fire: Coping With Mental Illness in Families of Mental Health Providers
This CME program is for psychiatrists attending the American Psychiatric Association annual convention at Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Presenters: Vasudev Makhija, MD., Ashok Khushalani, MD Chair: Sunil Khushalani, MD Discussant: Steven Sharfstein, MD Location: Room 1E14, Javits Center
The Silent Sip: Unmasking Alcoholism in South Asian Communities
This CME program is for psychiatrists attending the American Psychiatric Association annual convention at Jacob Javits Center in New York City. Presenters: Harsh Patel, M.D., Wasib Malik, M.D. and Komal Trivedi, D.O. Chair: Vasudev Makhija, MD Location: Rooms 1D03-1D04, Javits Center Room Level: Scientific Session
Raising Awareness of Mental Health – Bridgewater, New Jersey
People Care Center for Non-Porfits 120 Finderne Avenue, Bridgewater, NJ, United StatesJoin us for this entertaining concert by the budding artists. You will have an opportunity to see SAMHIN staff to ask any questions about mental health and substance use or discuss any concerns you may have. You will learn about SAMHIN's programs and initiatives.
Impact of Model Minority Myth on the Mental Health Care of South Asians in the U.S.
Rutgers-RWJ New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesDr. Makhija will discuss the perils of model minority myth in the South Asians and how this adversely impacts on the help-seeking and mental health care of the South Asians including Asian Indians.