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SUMMARY:The Social Media Trap - Plainsboro\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN – South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network\, in collaboration with the Plainsboro Public Library\, is pleased to present an important and timely workshop exploring how social media shapes the lives of our teens\, our families\, and our work. \nThe event will feature a screening of The Girl with a Red Hat—nominated for Best Indie Short (Low Budget) at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival—followed by an engaging discussion with the film’s director. \nThe short film follows a Gen Z college student trapped in the digital world of likes and followers\, who discovers the power of authentic human connection through an unexpected friendship with a compassionate street vendor. \nWritten\, produced\, and directed by Sandeep Karanjkar\, a South Brunswick resident\, this film offers a compelling lens through which to understand the impact of social media on emotional well-being. \nLight refreshments will be served. \nPANELISTS: \nSandeep Karanjkar is a filmmaker and theatre artist recognized for his compelling storytelling across stage and screen. Raised in India\, he has acted\, written\, and directed plays in Marathi\, Hindi\, and English\, later performing in major U.S. cities including New York\, Boston\, and Chicago. In New Jersey’s multilingual short play festival\, Natya Darpan\, he directed three acclaimed productions under the mentorship of Ashok Vanjari. As assistant director to Meena Nerurkar on the web series Family Jam\, he refined his cinematic approach. His debut 20-minute short film\, which he wrote\, produced\, and directed\, unites theatrical precision with visual nuance to examine human connection in the digital age. \nAnu Upadhyay\, M.D. is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in adult\, child\, and adolescent care. A former President of the Central Chapter of the New Jersey Psychiatric Association\, she has also served as an Associate Professor at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Dr. Upadhyay is an active member and speaker for the South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network (SAMHIN)\, where she volunteers to advance mental wellness and reduce stigma within the South Asian community. \nVasudev Makhija\, MD\, a psychiatrist\, is the Founder and President of SAMHIN\, South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network\, a non-profit organization created to address the mental health needs of South Asians in the United States. He is Past-President of New Jersey Psychiatric Association. \nMinoo Christian\, MSW is trained as a social worker and works at Rutgers University- RWJ Medical School\, where she provides oversight of the Infectious Disease Department grants. Ms. Christian has volunteered with SAMHIN on multiple projects\, including facilitating workshops\, writing grants and contributing as a Board Member. \nClick here more information \n \n \n  \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/the-social-media-trap/
LOCATION:Plainsboro Public Library\, 9 Van Doren\, Plainsboro\, 08536\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Mental Health and the South Asian Community - Understanding Anxiety: A Community Symposium\, East Brunswick\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an informative symposium where medical students from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School will discuss the many forms and presentations of anxiety. This collaborative event—hosted by the South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network (SAMHIN)\, Rutgers RWJ Medical School\, and the East Brunswick Public Library’s Just For the Health of It initiative—aims to increase awareness\, dispel myths\, and provide practical guidance on managing anxiety. \nThe presentations will explore a wide range of anxiety-related conditions\, including unexplained feelings of fear\, social anxiety\, specific phobias\, and panic attacks. Speakers will also discuss how anxiety can co-occur with other psychiatric conditions and how it affects the body both physically and emotionally. \nAttendees will learn to recognize the signs and symptoms of anxiety disorders\, better understand available treatments\, and discover ways to support individuals struggling with anxiety. The session will conclude with a Q&A\, and participants will receive helpful resources to take home. \n \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/advocating-for-healthy-minds-in-south-asians-symposium-on-anxiety-disorders-east-brunswick-new-jersey/
LOCATION:East Brunswick Public Library\, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive\, East Brunswick\, NJ\, 08816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Symposium
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SUMMARY:Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings - Morganville\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction at the health fair at Guruvayoorappan Temple in Morganville\, NJ. 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.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/health-fair-and-mental-health-screenings-morganville-new-jersey-4/
LOCATION:Guruvayoorappan Temple\, 31 Wooleytown Road\, Morganville\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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