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SUMMARY:Mental Health in the South Asian Community: Depression
DESCRIPTION:This community workshop will focus on South Asian mental health\, specifically the prevalence of depression. Workshop itself is open to all attendees regardless of background. \nBy participating in this event you will gain culturally relevant information and increased awareness about depression and mental health within the South Asian community. We will provide a list of helpful resources at the event. \nThis workshop has been organized in partnership between SAMHIN\, Rutgers Health RWJ Medical School and East Brunswick Public Library.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-in-the-south-asian-community-depression/
LOCATION:East Brunwick Public Library\, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive\, East Brunswick\, NJ\, 08816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Lecture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250511T130000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness at Vaisakhi Mela - Hicksville\, NY
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Sunday May 11\, at the SAMHIN booth at the afternoon of fun and festivities\, May is the Mental Health Awareness Month. SAMHIN team will be there to raise awareness of importance of mental health in our community and to decrease stigma. SAMHIN team will be available to answer your questions about mental health and substance use. \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-awareness-at-vaisakhi-mela-hicksville-ny/
LOCATION:LIRR Parking lot\, John St\, Hicksville\, NY\, 11801\, United States
CATEGORIES:Festival,Mental Health Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250518T090000
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SUMMARY:Health Fair and Mental Health Screening - Hamilton\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN will collaborate with HCNJ to provide mental health screenings and broad range of medical screenings. \nSAMHIN 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\nOther medical health screenings will include EKG\, blood sugar\, vision\, diet\, and nutrition. Physical therapist will be available to answer questions and address any concerns.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/health-fair-and-mental-health-screening-hamilton-nj/
LOCATION:RWJ Fitness & Wellness Center\, 3100 Quakerbridge Road\, Hamilton\, NJ\, 08619\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250519T093000
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SUMMARY:Substance Use in Asian Communities and Culturally Relevant 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) Interventions
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will be presented for the psychiatrists at the annual convention of American Psychiatric Association. \nWorkshop 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.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/substance-use-in-asian-communities-and-culturally-relevant-12-step-facilitation-tsf-interventions/
LOCATION:Los Angeles Convention Center\, 1201 South Figueroa Street\, Los Angeles\, CA\, 90015\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250523T120000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Challenges in South Asians
DESCRIPTION:AAPI at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has organized this presentation for the medical students.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-challenges-in-south-asians/
LOCATION:Rutgers-RWJ\, New Brunswick\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250530T120000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness Fireside Chat
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-awareness-fireside-chat/
LOCATION:Virtual\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250531T080000
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED - Walk for Wellness and Recovery
DESCRIPTION:THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED BECAUSE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER.  \nMay is Mental Health Awareness Month. SAMHIN is a firm believer that mental health IS health. \nWe are pleased to be sponsoring a team for the Mental Health Association in New Jersey’s upcoming Walk for Wellness and Recovery to be held on Saturday\, May 31\, at Nomahegan Park in Cranford\, New Jersey. This very special event will begin with activities and wellness information for the whole family at 8 a.m.\, while the Walk kick-off will begin at about 9:45 a.m (see itinerary below). \nI hope you will join us and walk with us to spend a fun day together\, focused on wellness!
URL:https://samhin.org/event/walk-for-wellness-and-recovery/
LOCATION:Nomahegan Park\, 1033 Springfield Ave\, Cranford\, NJ\, 07016\, United States
CATEGORIES:Mental Health Awareness
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