Barriers to mental health help-seeking Archives

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Morganville, New Jersey

Clinicians 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.

SAMHIN2025-12-09T15:43:31-05:00September 18th, 2025|Health Fair, Mental Health Screening|

Mental Health Awareness at Mega Diwali Mela – East Brunswick, New Jersey

SAMHIN 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 [...]

SAMHIN2025-09-11T21:00:36-04:00September 11th, 2025|Community Cultural Event, Mental Health Awareness|

Mental Health Awareness at the Indo American Community Fair – Morganvlle NJ

Join 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.

SAMHIN2025-09-08T15:54:56-04:00August 12th, 2025|Festival, Mental Health Awareness|

South Asian Mental Health Myths and Misconceptions – Plainsboro Public Library

July 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 [...]

SAMHIN2025-07-18T13:44:07-04:00July 3rd, 2025|Symposium|

Mental Health Screenings, Guru Nanak Darbar, Hicksville, Long Island, New York

The 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.

SAMHIN2025-07-08T11:13:11-04:00June 4th, 2025|Mental Health Screening|

Mental Health Challenges in South Asians

Dr. 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

SAMHIN2025-05-22T12:25:29-04:00April 26th, 2025|Workshop|

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Princeton, NJ

The 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.

SAMHIN2025-08-19T16:30:25-04:00March 26th, 2025|Health Fair, Mental Health Awareness|

Mental Health Screenings and Health Fair – Guruvayoorappan Temple, Morganville, NJ

SAMHIN 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.

SAMHIN2024-11-25T15:07:41-05:00September 12th, 2024|

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Durga Mandir, Princeton, NJ

The 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.

SAMHIN2024-09-11T12:48:47-04:00May 10th, 2024|Health Fair, Mental Health Screening|

Understanding South Asian Mental Health – Introduction

The 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.

SAMHIN2024-01-20T12:17:40-05:00January 10th, 2024|

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