Barriers to mental health help-seeking
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Understanding South Asian Mental Health – Introduction
ZoomThe workshop will address issues of dual cultural identity, LGBTQ and gender identity, youth pressures with parents, facilitating discussions between parents and children, shame and stigma associated with mental illness, barriers to care, and misconceptions in the South Asian community.
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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 [...]