stigma
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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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Depression in South Asians – East Brunswick, New Jersey
East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ, United StatesShruthi 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 [...]
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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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Health Fair and Mental Health Screening, Guruvayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ
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 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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Bridging the Cultural Gap in South Asian Families
Shree Swaminarayan Hindu Temple 1699 Route 46, Parsipanny, NJ, United StatesBridging cultural expectations and modern realities can be challenging for South Asian families. In this workshop, Dr. Sudha Wadhwani explores the pressures facing today’s teens and young adults and offers practical strategies to strengthen communication, reduce stigma, and create a supportive, bi-cultural family environment where children can truly thrive.
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Mental Health & Wellness Fair – High Tech High School, Secaucus, New Jersey
High Tech High School 1 High Tech Way, Secaucus, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN will join a Mental Health Fair hosted by High Tech High School to raise awareness about mental health and well-being among students and the community. Visit the SAMHIN table for resources, interactive quizzes, and prizes while learning about mental wellness.Students will have a chance to engage with mental health experts and ask questions about mental health while participating in fun activities.
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Mental Health and Wellness Fair – High Tech High School, Secaucus, NJ
High Tech High School 1 High Tech Way, Secaucus, NJ, United StatesSAMHIN will join High Tech High School’s Mental Health and Wellness Fair in Secaucus to engage students through interactive activities and raise awareness about mental health and available resources.
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The Unspoken – Art, Stories and Conversations about Mental Health – East Brunwick, New Jersey
East Brunswick Public Library 2 Jean Walling Civic Center Drive, East Brunswick, NJ, United StatesJoin us for this free innovative workshop combining dance, theatre, and dialogue to challenge stigma and promote mental health awareness in the South Asian community.
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Mental Health Awareness at BRIC Holi Event – Basking Ridge New Jersey
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 Screening and Health Fair – Morganville, New Jersey
Guruvayoorappan Temple 31 Wooleytown Road, Morganville, NJ, United StatesClinicians from SAMHIN will offer complimentary confidential mental health assessments covering stress, anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug usage, ADHD and so on; and smoking or tobacco consumption. They will be on hand to address your queries, offer guidance, and assist with referrals. Additionally, free informational materials will be provided, and free naloxone nasal spray will be offered.
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