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Depression in South Asians – East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ, United StatesShruthi Thiyagarajan, Drashya Shah, Shree Gogineni and Riddhi Jadhav, medical students at Robert Wood Johnson Medicali School, will discuss the importance of depression screening using easily available free screening tool, Patient Health Questionnare, (PHQ) and discuss its role in preventive care in children and adults. This workshop is a collaboration between Robert Wood Johnson Medical [...]
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Mental Health Awareness at Annual Tamil New Year Event – Edison, New Jersey
Edison High School 50 Boulevard of The Eagles, Edison, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN joins Sangamam 2026, Annual Tamil New Year, as a Platinum sponsor to promote mental health awareness at NJT’s annual Tamil New Year celebration in Edison, NJ.
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Mental Health Awareness at RHWB Event – Piscataway, New Jersey
Johnson Park Grove 4 Johnson Park Road, Piscataway, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN joins Runner’s High With Bala at Johnson Park, Piscataway, NJ, to provide mental health awareness, resources, and free screenings in a supportive, high-energy community setting.
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Mental Health Awareness during the Holi Event – New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick Free Public Library 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN will partner with New Brunswick Public Library to bring mental health awareness in the South Asian community during the Holi celebration at the New Brunswick Pubic Library. Kavita Pandey from the library has been instrumental in collaborating this exciting fesitval of colors which signifies arrival of spring. Event REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Mental Health and Wellness Fair – Darul Islah Masjid, Teaneck, New Jersey
Darul Islah Masjid 320 Fabry Terrace, Teaneck, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN will collaborate with Darul Islah Masjid and Muslim Society of Bergen County to bring mental health and wellness fair to the community.
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Mental Health Awareness at BRIC Holi Event – Basking Ridge New Jersey – CANCELLED
Burnt Mills Park 1989 Burnt Mills Rd, Bedminster, NJ, United StatesJoin SAMHIN at the BRIC Holi celebration for a day of culture, music, and color—while also engaging in meaningful conversations about mental health. Connect confidentially with experts, access resources, and help break stigma in our community.
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Health Fair and Mental Health Screening, Guruvayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesThe SAMHIN team of clinicians will provide free confidential mental health screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use, behavior problems, and smoking/tobacco use. The clinicians will be available to answer your questions and provide guidance and referrals. Free educational handouts will also be available. Free naloxone nasal spray will be provided to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.
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Mental Health Awareness at Nepalese-American Heritage Festival – Princeton, New Jersey
New Jersey Buddhist Vihara 4299 Route 27, Princeton, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN joins the Nepalese-American Heritage Festival to raise mental health awareness, reduce stigma, and encourage open dialogue within the community.
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From Hesitation to Understanding: Talking about Mental Health Together – A Webinar
ZoomConversations about mental health can be very difficult and complex and are often avoided delaying help-seeking. This causes unnecessary and preventable agony and suffering in the families. Join us for an empowering seminar that tackles the challenges of discussing mental health in South Asian families—offering practical tools to build understanding, connection, and open dialogue. You will have a chance to ask questions and interact with the faculty.
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Being South Asian American: Juggling Two Worlds – Interactive workshop for Teens, Young Adults and College Students – Parsipanny, New Jersey
Shri Swaminarayan Hindu Temple - Parsipanny 1699 Route 46 East, Parsipanny, NJ, United StatesA supportive, interactive workshop for teens, college students, and young adults navigating the challenges of balancing cultural identity with the social world around them. Connect with peers, explore what it means to define your identity on your own terms, and learn practical strategies to manage expectations, build confidence, and foster open conversations with family.
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Mental Health Awareness at 5K Run, Clark, New Jersey
Oak Ridge Park 136 Oak Ridge Rd, Clark, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN will join NJ Thamizhar as Platinum Sponsor at the 5K Run/Walk event to promote mental health awareness at this wellness event.
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Bridging the Cultural Gap in South Asian Families
Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple 1699 Route 46, Parsipanny, NJ, United StatesBridging cultural expectations and modern realities can be challenging for South Asian families. In this workshop, Dr. Sudha Wadhwani explores the pressures facing today’s teens and young adults and offers practical strategies to strengthen communication, reduce stigma, and create a supportive, bi-cultural family environment where children can truly thrive.
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