Barriers to mental health help-seeking

From Hesitation to Understanding: Talking about Mental Health Together – A Webinar

Conversations 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.

2026-05-04T11:33:39-04:00April 23rd, 2026||

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Bridgewater New Jersey

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.

2026-04-16T12:39:28-04:00April 16th, 2026|, |

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.

2025-12-20T11:10:17-05:00September 18th, 2025|, |

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 [...]

2025-09-11T21:00:36-04:00September 11th, 2025|, |

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 [...]

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