mental health awareness
Events
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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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The Social Media Trap – Plainsboro, New Jersey
Plainsboro Public Library 9 Van Doren, Plainsboro, United StatesJoin SAMHIN for an engaging exploration of how social media shapes the lives of our teens, families, and communities. The event features a screening of The Girl with a Red Hat—a Cannes-nominated short film by South Brunswick resident Sandeep Karanjkar—followed by an insightful discussion with the director and a panel of mental health experts. Together, they will examine the emotional toll of the digital world and the importance of fostering authentic human connection.
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Mental Health and the South Asian Community – Understanding Anxiety: A Community Symposium, East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ, United StatesA community symposium featuring Rutgers RWJ Medical School students discussing the many forms of anxiety, debunking myths, exploring symptoms and treatments, and sharing resources to support those affected.
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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Morganville, New Jersey
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesThe SAMHIN team of clinicians will provide free confidential mental health screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug use, behavior problems, and smoking/tobacco use. The clinicians will be available to answer your questions and provide guidance and referrals. Free educational handouts will also be available. Free naloxone nasal spray will be provided to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.
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Mental Health Awareness at Annual Tamil New Year Event – Edison, New Jersey
Edison High School 50 Boulevard of The Eagles, Edison, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN joins Sangamam 2026, Annual Tamil New Year, as a Platinum sponsor to promote mental health awareness at NJT’s annual Tamil New Year celebration in Edison, NJ.
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Mental Health Awareness at RHWB Event – Piscataway, New Jersey
Johnson Park Grove 4 Johnson Park Road, Piscataway, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN joins Runner’s High With Bala at Johnson Park, Piscataway, NJ, to provide mental health awareness, resources, and free screenings in a supportive, high-energy community setting.
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Mental Health Awareness during the Holi Event – New Brunswick, New Jersey
New Brunswick Free Public Library 60 Livingston Ave, New Brunswick, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN will partner with New Brunswick Public Library to bring mental health awareness in the South Asian community during the Holi celebration at the New Brunswick Pubic Library. Kavita Pandey from the library has been instrumental in collaborating this exciting fesitval of colors which signifies arrival of spring. Event REGISTRATION REQUIRED
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Mental Health Awareness at BRIC Holi Event – Basking Ridge New Jersey – CANCELLED
Burnt Mills Park 1989 Burnt Mills Rd, Bedminster, NJ, United StatesJoin SAMHIN at the BRIC Holi celebration for a day of culture, music, and color—while also engaging in meaningful conversations about mental health. Connect confidentially with experts, access resources, and help break stigma in our community.
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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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