Barriers to mental health help-seeking
Events
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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Durga Mandir, Princeton, NJ
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 and provide advice 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 Screenings and Health Fair – Guruvayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide free screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD, etc. We will answer your questions about mental illness, treatments, addiction, and tobacco use. In addition, there will be general health screenings for diabetes, nutrition, blood pressure, and vision.
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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 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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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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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Princeton, NJ
Durga Mandir 4240 Route 27, Princeton, 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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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 at Mega Diwali Mela – East Brunswick, New Jersey
Middlesex County Fair Grounds 655 Cranbury Road, East Brunswick, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN will bring mental health awareness to the Mega Diwali Celebration at Middlesex County Fair Grounds, East Brunswick, New Jersey. The event is organized by United Desi of New Jersey. Desi food will be available. You can shop and enjoy cultural events including Ramlila. Grand fireworks will conclude the event. 2,082 Diyas will be lit [...]
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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Morganville, New Jersey
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesClinicians from SAMHIN will offer free screenings for psychological and emotional problems and addiction. They will be on hand to address your queries, offer guidance, and assist with referrals. Additionally, free informational materials will be provided. Free educational handouts will be available. Information and supply of Narcan will be made available to help prevent opioid overdose deaths. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings.
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Myths, Misconceptions and Mindsets of Mental Health – North Edison Public Library
North Edison Library (Temporary location) 1907 Oak Tree Road, Suite 102, Edison, NJ, United StatesThis interactive workshop will help to dispel common myths, mindsets and misconceptions about mental health that drive the decisions for seeking help. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions. Resources will be provided
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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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