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Health Fair and Mental Health Screening – Hamilton, NJ
RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center 3100 Quakerbridge Road, Hamilton, NJ, United StatesThe SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free mental health screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use, ADHD, and smoking/tobacco use. The clinicians will be available to answer your questions, address concerns and provide guidance and referrals. Free educational handouts will also be available. Naloxone nasal spray will be available free. Medical teams will provide EKG, blood tests, physical therapy advice, eye exams, etc.
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Substance Use in Asian Communities and Culturally Relevant 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) Interventions
Los Angeles Convention Center 1201 South Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA, United StatesWorkshop will discuss prevalence of substance use in Asian Communities in the U.S. and identify cultural barriers to care. It will address myths, perceptions and challenges in the management of alcohol use in South Asians in the U.S. And, the workshop will also discuss importance of culturally relevant Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for the Asians including South Asian community.
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Mental Health Challenges in South Asians
Rutgers-RWJ New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesDr. Makhija will present on mental health challenges and issues of stigma in the South Asians. Presentation will be followed by interactive session of Q & A. This event is for the medical students at Rutgers RWJMS
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Mental Health Awareness Fireside Chat
Virtual , United StatesIn the spirit of Mental Health Awareness month, Salesforce will host a virtual fireside chat focused on mental health awareness for its South Asian employees, featuring Dr. Makhija leading an interactive and engaging Q & A session. Issues of stigma, myths of mental illness in South Asian community and access to care will be addressed.
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POSTPONED – Walk for Wellness and Recovery
Nomahegan Park 1033 Springfield Ave, Cranford, NJ, United StatesJoin us to support this important cause during Mental Health Awareness Month. There will be fun, festivities, food and walk in the nature.
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Mental Health Screenings and Health Fair – Morganville, NJ
Sri Guruvaayoorappan Morganviile, NJClinicians from SAMHIN will offer complimentary confidential mental health assessments covering stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug usage, ADHD and so on; and smoking or tobacco consumption. They will be on hand to address your queries, offer guidance, and assist with referrals. Additionally, free informational materials will be provided, and free naloxone nasal spray will be offered.
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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Edison, NJ
Shree Umiya Dham Hindu Temple 1697 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ, United StatesHCNJ has organized this Health Screening and Disease Prevention Fair.
SAMHIN will collaborate with HCNJ to provide mental health screenings. education, and prevention strategies
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. Information and supply of Narcan will be provided to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.Free -
Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Flushing, New York
HIndu Temple 45-57 Bowne St, Flushing, NY, United StatesHindu Temple Society of America has organized this annual health fair. Besides mental health screenings, other medical services will include EKG, general checkup, blood pressure check, BMI, blood tests including cholesterol. SAMHIN Team of psychiatrists and psychologists will provide mental health screenings and answer your questions about mental illness, tobacco use, alcohol and drug use and provide any advice and referrals needed. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings. Free educational handouts will be available. Information and supply of Narcan will also be provided to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.
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Mental Health Screenings, Guru Nanak Darbar, Hicksville, Long Island, New York
Guru Nanak Darbar of Long Island 11 S Broadway, Hicksville, NY, United StatesThe SAMHIN team of mental health clinicians will conduct free mental health screenings. Psychiatrists, psychologists and social workers will be available to answer your questions about mental health, alcohol and drug use and provide any advice and referrals needed. Free educational handouts will be made available. You will have a chance to speak with a clinician confidentially and without being judged. Information and Narcan supply will be provided to provided to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.
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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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Health Fair and Mental Health Screening – Bridgewater, NJ
Sri Venkateshwara Temple (Balaji Mandir) 1 Balaji Temple Drive, Bridgewater, NJ, United StatesThe SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free mental health screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use, ADHD, and smoking/tobacco use. The clinicians will be available to answer your questions, address concerns and provide guidance and referrals. Free educational handouts will also be available. Naloxone nasal spray will be available free. Medical teams will provide EKG, blood tests, physical therapy advice, eye exams, etc.
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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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