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SUMMARY:Depression in South Asians - East Brunswick\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:Shruthi Thiyagarajan\, Drashya Shah\, Shree Gogineni and Riddhi Jadhav\, medical students at Robert Wood Johnson Medicali School\, will discuss the importance of depression screening using easily available free screening tool\, Patient Health Questionnare\, (PHQ) and discuss its role in preventive care in children and adults. This workshop is a collaboration between Robert Wood Johnson Medical School\, SAMHIN and East Brunswick Public Library. \nThis workshop will recap their prior workshop on depression then discuss why early recognition is important\, and explain how primary care providers and individuals can use the PHQ-9 as a screening tool. The students will also talk about how the PHQ-9 can help connect individuals and families to appropriate resources and address common myths and stigma surrounding mental health. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/depression-in-south-asians/
LOCATION:East Brunswick Public Library\, 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive\, East Brunswick\, NJ\, 08816\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workshop
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness at Annual Tamil New Year Event - Edison\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network (SAMHIN) is proud to serve as a Platinum sponsor of New Jersey Thamizhar (NJT)\, a vibrant community organization that brings together families across New Jersey through arts\, culture\, and community engagement. NJT is dedicated to preserving and celebrating heritage\, traditions\, and intergenerational unity. \n\nAs part of this partnership\, SAMHIN will bring mental health awareness to Sangamam 2026\, NJT’s annual Tamil New Year celebration\, held at Edison High School in Edison\, New Jersey. This lively event will showcase cultural pride through dynamic performances and a wide array of delicious South Asian cuisine. \nAttendees are invited to connect with the SAMHIN team to engage in open\, confidential\, and supportive conversations about mental health. Through this initiative\, SAMHIN aims to reduce stigma\, enhance mental health literacy\, and promote overall mental wellness within the community.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/mental-health-awareness-at-annual-tamil-new-year-event-edison-new-jersey/
LOCATION:Edison High School\, 50 Boulevard of The Eagles\, Edison\, NJ\, 08817\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Cultural Event,Mental Health Awareness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260418T100000
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SUMMARY:Mental Health Awareness at RHWB Event - Piscataway\, New Jersey
DESCRIPTION:The South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network (SAMHIN) is proud to collaborate with Runner’s High With Bala (RHWB)\, an international movement dedicated to promoting fitness\, community\, and participation in races and marathons. Founded and led by Coach Bala Sankaran\, RHWB events are known for their energy\, enthusiasm\, and strong sense of community. RHWB has started promoting mental health in addition to physical health. RHWB Founder\, Bala’s vision is for the “physical and mental health to come together.” \nSAMHIN will be tabling at RHWB’s racing event at Johnson Park in Piscataway\, NJ. This event offers a valuable opportunity for participants to connect with SAMHIN’s team of mental health professionals\, engage in open conversations about mental health\, and access reliable information in a supportive environment. \nAttendees will have the chance to ask questions\, learn strategies to support their well-being\, and help reduce stigma around mental health within the community. Free educational materials will be available. In addition\, Narcan (Naloxone) will be provided along with guidance on its use to help prevent opioid overdose-related deaths.
URL:https://samhin.org/event/4904/
LOCATION:Johnson Park Grove 4\, Johnson Park Road\, Piscataway\, NJ\, 08854\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Cultural Event
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SUMMARY:Health Fair and Mental Health Screening\, Guruvayoorappan Temple\, Morganville\, NJ
DESCRIPTION:South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network (SAMHIN) will partner with Guruvayoorappan Temple and Medical Clinic Team to bring mental health awareness and 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 . . . \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. \nIn addition to mental health screenings\, there will be health screenings like blood sugar\, vision\, physical therapy\, exercise\, diet\, and nutrition. 
URL:https://samhin.org/event/4884/
LOCATION:Guruvayoorappan Temple\, 31 Wooleytown Road\, Morganville\, NJ\, United States
CATEGORIES:Health Fair,Mental Health Fair,Mental Health Screening
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