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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|, |

MHANJ Walk for Wellness and Recovery

Support Mental Health at Walk for Wellness & Recovery | SAMHIN Team NJ Join SAMHIN at the Mental Health Association in NJ’s Walk for Wellness and Recovery on Saturday, May 31, at Unami Park in Cranford, NJ. Enjoy family-friendly activities, wellness resources, and a community walk to support mental health awareness and fight stigma. Register today and walk with the SAMHIN Team!

2025-08-25T16:25:10-04:00August 25th, 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||

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Morganville, New Jersey

SAMHIN will collaborate with HCNJ to provide mental health screenings and broad range of medical screenings. SAMHIN team of mental health providers will 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. Information and supply of Narcan will be made available to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.

2025-06-04T16:47:07-04:00June 4th, 2025|, |

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.

2025-07-08T11:13:11-04:00June 4th, 2025||

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Flushing, New York

Hindu Temple Society of America has organized this annual health fair. Besides mental health screenings, other medical services will include EKG, general checkup, blood pressure check, BMI, blood tests including cholesterol. SAMHIN Team of psychiatrists and psychologists will provide mental health screenings and answer your questions about mental illness, tobacco use, alcohol and drug use and provide any advice and referrals needed. We will respect your privacy during the mental health screenings. Free educational handouts will be available. Information and supply of Narcan will also be provided to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.

2025-06-17T16:22:55-04:00June 4th, 2025|, |

Mental Health Awareness Fireside Chat

In the spirit of Mental Health Awareness month, Salesforce will host a virtual fireside chat focused on mental health awareness for its South Asian employees, featuring Dr. Makhija leading an interactive and engaging Q & A session. Issues of stigma, myths of mental illness in South Asian community and access to care will be addressed.

2025-05-30T10:23:49-04:00May 27th, 2025||
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