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Bridging the Cultural Gap in South Asian Families
South Brunswick Public Library 110 Kingston Ln, Monmouth Junction, 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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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Hindu Temple, Flushing, New York
HIndu Temple 45-57 Bowne St, Flushing, NY, United StatesFree mental health screenings will be offered by SAMHIN at the Health Fair organized by the Hindu Temple Society of America.
Many other medical services including blood tests and EKG will be provided as well at this annual health fair.Free -
Mental Health Awareness at Glen Cove Mela Long Island
Gurudwara Mata Sahib Kaur 100 Lattingtown Rd, Glen Cove, NY, United StatesThe historic annual event of Glen Cove Mela will serve as a great opportunity to bring mental health awareness to this Long Island Sikh community. SAMHIN team will provide a safe space to engage the community members in a meaningful dialogue on mental health and substance use. The goal is to raise the mental health awareness, decrease stigma, increase mental health literacy of the community. Will provide free educational material.
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Understanding Eating Disorders
East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ, United StatesRutgers Robert Johnson Medical Students will explore common misconceptions and misunderstanding about Eating disorders. Through open discussion presentation will strive for improved understanding of Eating Disorders especially in the South Asians. This workshop aims to reduce stigma surrounding eating disorders and foster supportive conversations about this and promote awareness. You will learn about the warning signs and explore culturally informed ways to support ourselves and our loved ones.
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Mental Health Awareness at the Indo American Community Fair – Morganvlle NJ
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesJoin SAMHIN at the Indo-American Community Fair in Morganville! Enjoy cultural events, food, shopping, and activities while learning about the importance of mental wellness from the SAMHIN team.
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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Princeton, New Jersey
Durga Temple 4240 NJ-27, Princeton, New Jersey, 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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Mental Health Awareness at the Indo American Community Fair – Morganvlle NJ
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesJoin SAMHIN at the Indo-American Community Fair in Morganville! Enjoy cultural events, food, shopping, and activities while learning about the importance of mental wellness from the SAMHIN team.
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Mental Health Awareness – Princeton, New Jersey
New Jersey Buddhist Vihara 4299 Route 27, Princeton, NJ, United StatesJoin us on the 15th Annual Interfaith Celebration and be of community effort for unity while raising mental health awareness. SAMHIN Team will be available to answer questions about mental health, will distribute free printed material about mental health and substance use.
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National Suicide Prevention Forum, Warren, New Jersey
54 Scheurman Terrace, Warren, NJ 07059 54 Scheurman Terrace, Warren, NJ, United StatesYou will hear from Assemblyman John Dimaio, Assemblyman Erik Peterson, and Former Assemblyman Upendra Chivukula. Dr. Vasudev Makhija will present on barriers to help-seeking. Heena Rawal Gupte will share her personal story of loss, survival and hope. Rosy Thakkar, Founder & President, United For Impact and Executive Producer and Host, Significantly Invisible Podcast and organizer of this event will deliver a short message on importance of mental health and suicide prevention. You will have a chance to engage in a productive, engaging and meaningful conversation with the panelists.
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Medical Camp and Mental Health Screenings Morganville, New Jersey
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 the IFMP Garba Event – West Windsor, New Jersey
West Windsor Athletic Club 99 Clarksville Road, West Windsor, United StatesComing dressed up in your best outfits for an evening of dancing to the live music at Garba and Dandia. SAMHIN will bring mental health awareness to the festive evening.
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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Secaucus, New Jersey
Shree Swaminarayan Temple Secaucus 200 Penhorn Avenue, Secaucus, 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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