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SUMMARY:Mental Health and Substance Use: Challenges and Opportunities in South Asian Population and IMG Perspective
DESCRIPTION:This CME program is for psychiatrists attending the APA annual meeting at Jacob Javits Center in New York City. \nPresenters: Vani Rao\, M.D.\, Vasudev Makhija\, M.D.\, Shirshendu Sinha\, M.D. \nChair: Antony Fernandez\, M.D. \nDiscussant: Kamalika Roy\, M.D. \nLocation: Rooms 3D03\, Javits Center
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-and-substance-use-challenges-and-opportunities-in-south-asian-population-and-img-perspective/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:CME Symposium
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20240415T124118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240415T141604Z
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Screenings and Health Fair - Morganville\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings. Free educational handouts will be available. \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug use.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.\n\nIn addition to mental health screenings\, there will be health screenings for blood pressure\, weight\, blood sugar\, vision\, and memory. In addition a Physical Therapist and Podiatry – Foot and Ankle specialist\, will be available for assessment and guidance. \n \nDOWNLOAD FLYER
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screenings-and-health-fair/
LOCATION:Guruvayoorappan Temple\, 31 Wooleytown Road\, Morganville\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240331T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20240226T012457Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240309T231931Z
UID:3786-1711882800-1711893600@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screening and Health Fair - Morganville\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings. Free educational handouts will be available. \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug use.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.\n\nIn addition to mental health screenings\, there will be health screenings like blood sugar\, vision\, diet and nutrition. \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screening-and-health-fair-morganville-nj-2/
LOCATION:Guruvayoorappan Temple\, 31 Wooleytown Road\, Morganville\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240330T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20240219T192306Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T233527Z
UID:3779-1711792800-1711796400@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health in South Asian Community - Lecture by Dr. Makhija and Other Engaging Workshops
DESCRIPTION:This 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 range of topics will be covered during this historic conference. Check out the sessions in the PROGRAM AGENDA. Check the agenda for details of the timings of all the programs. \n  \nREGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-in-south-asian-community/
LOCATION:Rutgers-RWJ\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240327T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20240304T193741Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240323T183349Z
UID:3789-1711567800-1711571400@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Understanding and Achieving Successful Aging
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN 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.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/understanding-and-achieving-successful-aging/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event,Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240225T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20240215T173415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240215T173415Z
UID:3773-1708858800-1708869600@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screening and Health Fair - Morganville\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings. Free educational handouts will be available. \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug use.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.\n\nIn addition to mental health screenings\, there will be health screenings will include blood pressure\, blood sugar\, vision\, memory screening\, diet\, nutrition and weight management.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screening-and-health-fair-morganville-nj/
LOCATION:Guruvayoorappan Temple\, 31 Wooleytown Road\, Morganville\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240201T093000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20240130T225151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240130T235854Z
UID:3762-1706776200-1706779800@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Time to Talk Day!
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an insightful session on the impact of mental illness on life and the importance of speaking up. \n \nThis event is for Wipro employees. 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/time-to-talk-day/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240131T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20240110T193218Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240120T171740Z
UID:3739-1706684400-1706733000@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Understanding South Asian Mental Health - Introduction
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN collaborates with PsychSIGN (Psychiatry Student Interest Group Network) to bring you this workshop. This is the first in a planned series of seminars/workshops. In this 90-minute session\, Dr Zeshan will discuss issues of dual identity\, LGBTQ and gender identity\, youth pressures with parents\, and facilitating discussions between parents and children. Dr. Makhija will discuss the shame and stigma associated with mental illness\, barriers to care\, and misconceptions in the South Asian community. \n \nREGISTER \n  \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/understanding-south-asian-mental-health-introduction/
LOCATION:Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20240128T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20240110T211155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240113T013210Z
UID:3741-1706439600-1706450400@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screenings and Health Fair - Morganville\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings. Free educational handouts will be available. \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug use.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.\n\nIn addition to mental health screenings\, there will be health screenings like blood sugar\, vision\, diet and nutrition.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screenings-and-health-fair-morganville-new-jersey/
LOCATION:Guruvayoorappan Temple\, 31 Wooleytown Road\, Morganville\, NJ\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20231120T161856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231120T161856Z
UID:3711-1702206000-1702216800@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screenings and Health Fair - Morganville\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings. Free educational handouts will be available. \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug use.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.\n\nIn addition to mental health screenings\, there will be health screenings like blood sugar\, vision\, diet and nutrition.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screenings-and-health-fair-morganville-nj-3/
LOCATION:Guruvayoorappan Temple\, 31 Wooleytown Road\, Morganville\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231210T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230922T174600Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230922T174921Z
UID:3593-1702206000-1702216800@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Free Mental Health Screening - Evesham\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and substance use. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. Free educational handouts will be available.  \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug abuse.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.\n\nDownload Flyer \n \nFor Questions and additional information contact Rakesh Gupta: 609-509-1945
URL:https://samhin.org/event/free-mental-health-screening-evesham-nj/
LOCATION:Indian Cultural Center\, 820 NJ-73\, Evesham\, NJ\, 08053\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mental Health Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T153000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20231109T015755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T015755Z
UID:3707-1699966800-1699975800@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Empathy in Action: Mental Health & Healthcare Apprenticeship Exploration
DESCRIPTION:The net.America Corporation will celebrate the 9th annual National Apprenticeship Week. The session will bring together employers\, career seekers\, intermediaries\, educational institutions\, and other stakeholders to discuss Registered Apprenticeship Programs\, technical assistance in developing a RAP\, workforce benefits\, and healthcare and mental health opportunities.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/empathy-in-action-mental-health-healthcare-apprenticeship-exploration/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231114T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20231108T233851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T015841Z
UID:3704-1699963200-1699966800@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Destigmatizing Mental Health and Understanding Imposter Syndrome as a Legal Professional in the South Asian and Muslim Communities
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Makhija\, President of SAMHIN\, will join a panel of mental health experts\, Jyothsna Bhat\, Clinical Psychologist\, Dr. Raymond Brock-Murray\, LPC\, and panelist/attorney Faudia A. Hameed Clemenza\, Esq. The panel will address how to identify mental illness\, the stigma of mental illness\, destigmatizing mental illness\, and discussing imposter syndrome. The panel will discuss wellness best practices and triggers of the decline of mental health. The discussion will mainly focus on the detrimental effects of the challenges of demanding hours and the stressful work environment of lawyers. \nThis virtual program is for the members of the SABA-NJ – South Asian Bar Association-NJ.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/destigmatizing-mental-health-and-understanding-imposter-syndrome-as-a-legal-professional-in-the-south-asian-and-muslim-communities/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231104T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20231010T224527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231016T225956Z
UID:3623-1699099200-1699102800@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Promoting Wellness and Resilience - Preventing Tragedies
DESCRIPTION:NIT Raipur Alumni Association members have organized this workshop in light of the recent tragedy in New Jersey. This is a virtual workshop via Zoom. Vasudev Makhija\, MD\, will conduct and present at the workshop. A Q&A will follow the presentation. \nPromoting Wellness and Resilience – Preventing Tragedies: \nStress and Anxiety\nStigma of Mental Illness\nBarriers to Help-Seeking
URL:https://samhin.org/event/promoting-wellness-and-resilience-preventing-tragedies/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="SAMHIN":MAILTO:info@samhin.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20231013T113108Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T120807Z
UID:3629-1698577200-1698588000@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screening and Health Fair - Morganville\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings. Free educational handouts will be available. \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug abuse.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.\n\nIn addition to mental health screenings\, there will be health screenings like blood sugar\, vision\, diet and nutrition. \n \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screening-and-health-fair/
LOCATION:Guruvayoorappan Temple\, 31 Wooleytown Road\, Morganville\, NJ\, 07751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231029T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20231026T235658Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231026T235658Z
UID:3693-1698570000-1698582600@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screening and Healthfair\, Secaucus\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. Free educational handouts will be available.  \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug abuse.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and substance use.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screening-and-healthfair-secaucus-nj/
LOCATION:Shree Swaminarayan Temple Secaucus\, 200 Penhorn Avenue\, Secaucus\, NJ\, 07094\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231025T200000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20231005T221509Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231014T120320Z
UID:3609-1698260400-1698264000@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Prioritizing Mental Health of South Asian Medical Students -  Panel Discussion
DESCRIPTION:This virtual event\, organized by the dedicated National South Asian Medical Students Association (SAMSA) Team\, will address the stigma associated with mental health\, the mental health issues of South Asians\, and its impact on the well-being of the students. The panel discussion will be followed by the students sharing their experiences in medical school and a dialogue on what helps them cope with the stress and anxiety of their environment. \nClick here to REGISTER if you are a medical student and want to attend this workshop.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/prioritizing-mental-health-of-south-asian-medical-students-panel-discussion/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Panel Discussion,Virtual Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231021T190000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20231013T213542Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231013T220817Z
UID:3644-1697891400-1697914800@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness - Lake Papaianna Park\, Edison\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN Team of mental health clinicians will be available during the Dussehra festival at the SAMHIN Booth. Stop and visit us for free screening\, information\, and giveaways. Free educational handouts will be available for you. See flyer for details. Stop by the SAMHIN booth while you are at the festival. Check out the website for all the exciting events at the festival. \n \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to a member of the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug abuse.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and substance use.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-awareness-lake-papaianna-park-edison-nj/
LOCATION:Lake Papaianna Park\, 100 Municipal Blvd\, Edison\, NJ\, 08817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Mental Health Screening
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231010T093000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230922T144605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T213653Z
UID:3591-1696926600-1696930200@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Stigma and Barriers to Care Workshop - Wipro Engineering Edge GBL
DESCRIPTION:October marks Global Diversity Awareness Month\, and Wipro Engineering Edge GBL has planned an exciting series of events to celebrate Wipro’s diverse culture and diversity of thought and to create awareness around mental health and breast cancer.  \nThis is a virtual presentation to the South Asian employees of the Wipro Engineering Division. The presentation will address the social stigma surrounding mental health\, substance use\, its available treatments\, and barriers to seeking help. Participants have been given an option to submit their questions in advance via a link sent to the employees.  \nThe session will be moderated by Pinki Patel\, General Manager\, Americas 1\, Wipro Engineering Edge (WEE) GBL and will be via MS Teams.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/stigma-and-barriers-to-care-workshop/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Workshop
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20231008T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230920T215624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230920T215624Z
UID:3587-1696757400-1696768200@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screening and Health Fair - Fords\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. Free educational handouts will be available.  \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug abuse.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.\n\nBesides mental health screenings\, following services will be available: Basic health screenings\, diet and weight management\, diabetes screening\, Alternative medicine and natural healing techniques. \nSee flyer for more details:
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screening-and-health-fair-fords-nj/
LOCATION:Royal Albert Palace\, 1050 King Georges Post Rd\, Fords\, NJ\, 08863\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230924T140000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230611T204828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230616T005512Z
UID:3441-1695553200-1695564000@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screenings Morganville\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. Free educational handouts will be available.  \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug abuse.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screenings-morganville-nj-2/
LOCATION:Guruvayoorappan Temple\, 31 Wooleytown Road\, Morganville\, NJ\, 07751\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230812T150028Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230903T170304Z
UID:3525-1695142800-1695155400@samhin.org
SUMMARY:South Asian Substance Use Workshop - Jersey City\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:This 3-hour substance use workshop will educate the South Asian community about substance use to improve their understanding of substance use in this community. Attendees will learn innovative ways of dealing with substance use in themselves or loved ones. Speakers will enlighten the attendees on this subject. Panel discussion and Q & A will follow the presentation. You will have a chance to ask the experts your questions. You will take away a better understanding of substance use and acquire tools to deal with the substance use of a loved one with new innovative approaches. \nDinner will be served following the presentations. \nREGISTER \nDownload Flyer \n \nThis workshop is supported by a grant from Healthier JC.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/south-asian-substance-use-seminar/
LOCATION:Vaibhav\, 737 Newark Ave\, Jersey City\, New Jersey
CATEGORIES:Workshop
ORGANIZER;CN="SAMHIN":MAILTO:info@samhin.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230812T152121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230815T231741Z
UID:3529-1694939400-1694955600@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screenings and Health Fair - Princeton\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. Free educational handouts will be available.  \nIn addition\, a health fair will have medical screenings\, blood tests\, EKG\, cancer screenings\, eye exams\, and other services.  For more information and registration (required)\, CLICK HERE. \nJoin us if . . . \n\nIf you smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have any questions about a loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug use.\nIf you have any questions or need advice about mental illness and addiction.\nIf you would like free mental health screening.\nIf you have any questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nIf you have questions about where to go for treatment.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screenings-and-health-fair-princeton-nj/
LOCATION:Durga Mandir\, 4240 Route 27\, Princeton\, NJ\, 08540\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230806T130000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230611T204327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230611T204907Z
UID:3436-1691310600-1691326800@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Health Fair and Mental  Health Screenings - Bridgewater\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:The SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for stress\, anxiety\, depression\, substance abuse\, ADHD\, etc.\, to answer your questions and provide any advice and referrals when needed. Free educational handouts will be available. \n Join us at the health fair if . . . \n\nYou smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and get advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have questions about loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug abuse.\nYou have questions or need advice about any mental illness and addiction.\nYou would like a free mental health screening.\nYou have questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nYou have questions about where to go for treatment.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/health-fair-and-mental-health-screenings-2/
LOCATION:Sri Venkateshwara Temple (Balaji Mandir)\, 1 Balaji Temple Drive\, Bridgewater\, NJ\, 08807\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T180000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230527T164824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T164824Z
UID:3423-1685887200-1685901600@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Medical Camp and Mental Health Screenings - Marlboro\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. We will answer your questions about mental illness and provide any advice and referrals when needed. Free educational handouts will be available. \nThere will be medical screenings for blood pressure\, blood sugar\,  and vision. I addition there will be lecture by a cardiologist and  homeopathic specialist will be available for advice. \nRegistration Required
URL:https://samhin.org/event/medical-camp-and-mental-health-screenings-marlboro-nj/
LOCATION:Frank Defina Central Elementary School\, 175 Hwy 79\, Marlboro\, NJ\, 07748\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T160000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230304T155837Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230527T002815Z
UID:3233-1685876400-1685894400@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Mental Health Screening at Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar\, Port Reading\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:The SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide mental health screenings for stress\, anxiety\, depression\, substance abuse\, ADHD\, etc. The clinicians will be available to answer your questions and provide any advice and referrals when needed. Free educational handouts will be available. Clinicians will be available to answer any questions about mental health and addiction. You will have a chance to speak with a clinician confidentially and without being judged. \nDownload flyer_Punjabi \nDownload flyer_English \n  \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-screening-at-gurudwara-dashmesh-darbar-port-reading-nj/
LOCATION:Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar\, 800 Port Reading Ave\, Port Reading\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
ORGANIZER;CN="Gurudwara Dashmesh Darbar":MAILTO:info@dashmeshdarbar.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230604T110000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230402T183815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230513T145204Z
UID:3269-1685867400-1685876400@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Health Fair - Trenton\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:Mental health clinicians will provide free screenings for stress\, anxiety\, depression\, substance abuse\,  ADHD\, etc.\, answer your questions; and provide advice and referrals when needed. Free educational handouts will be available. \nJoin us at the health fair if . . . \n\nYou smoke or chew tobacco and want to learn about how this is harmful and get advice on quitting. Free testing will be provided.\nYou would like to speak confidentially to the SAMHIN team of mental health providers.\nYou have questions about loved one’s struggles with stress\, depression\, tension\, or alcohol or drug abuse.\nYou have questions or need advice about any mental illness and addiction.\nYou would like a free mental health screening.\nYou have questions about diagnosis and treatment.\nYou have questions about where to go for treatment.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/health-fair-trenton-nj/
LOCATION:Christina Seix Academy\, 1550 Stuyvesant Avenue\, Trenton\, NJ\, 08618\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230521T123000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230424T174103Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T174103Z
UID:3368-1684659600-1684672200@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Health Fair at Vrajdham Day 2 - Parsipanny\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:Mental Health Screenings will be provided. Results of blood tests and EKG will be reviewed. \n \nDownload Flyer \nRegister \nClick here to make payment
URL:https://samhin.org/event/health-fair-at-vrajdham-day-2-parsipanny-nj/
LOCATION:Vrajdham Temple & Community Center\, 120 Littleton Road\, Parsipanny\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230519T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230422T142054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T183052Z
UID:3330-1684494000-1684508400@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Stigma Free Somerset County Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Dr. Makhija will discuss the challenges and barriers to mental health care in the South Asian community. \nStigma Free Somerset County has planned this second annual mental health conference. This year the conference will address the challenges to mental health care faced by South Asians. There will be other speakers sharing helpful information for the community. Please take a look at the agenda in the link under Details.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/stigma-free-somerset-county-mental-health-conference/
LOCATION:Rarital Valley Community College\, 118 Lamington Road\, NJ\, Branchburg\, NJ\, 08876\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Virtual Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20230511T150000
DTSTAMP:20260422T182841
CREATED:20230424T163612Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230424T163709Z
UID:3349-1683813600-1683817200@samhin.org
SUMMARY:Intersection of Asian Culture/Identity and Mental Health
DESCRIPTION:Stigma and other barriers to mental health care have had a huge toll on the mental health of the Asian community. \nIn celebration of AAPI Month\, Community Outreach within Crum & Forster’s GAPI (Global Asian Pacific Islander) ERG\, headquartered in Morristown\, NJ have organized this virtual event. Dr. Vasudev Makhija has been invited to speak and discuss mental health in the Asian Community. This interactive event will address the reasons why Asians are reluctant to seek mental health care\, issues of stigma and other barriers to care and steps to reach out to children\, adolescents and elders to decrease stigma associated with mental illness. \nThis event is for Asian community at Crum & Forster.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/intersection-of-asian-culture-identity-and-mental-health/
LOCATION:NJ
CATEGORIES:Lecture,Virtual Event
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