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Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Secaucus, 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.

SAMHIN2026-04-02T22:48:32-04:00March 27th, 2026|

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Princeton, 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.

SAMHIN2026-03-27T12:59:26-04:00March 27th, 2026|Health Fair, Mental Health Screening|

The Unspoken – Art, Stories and Conversations about Mental Health – East Brunwick, New Jersey

Join us for this free innovative workshop combining dance, theatre, and dialogue to challenge stigma and promote mental health awareness in the South Asian community.

SAMHIN2026-05-11T16:13:56-04:00March 23rd, 2026|Workshop|

Mental Health & Wellness Fair – High Tech High School, Secaucus, New Jersey

SAMHIN 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.

SAMHIN2026-03-16T12:42:59-04:00March 16th, 2026|Mental Health Fair|

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Morganville, New Jersey

The 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.

SAMHIN2026-03-13T09:59:39-04:00March 13th, 2026|Health Fair, Mental Health Screening|

Depression in South Asians – East Brunswick, New Jersey

Shruthi 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 [...]

SAMHIN2026-03-26T20:07:15-04:00March 9th, 2026|Workshop|

Myths, Misconceptions and Mindsets of Mental Health – North Edison Public Library

This interactive workshop will help to dispel common myths, mindsets and misconceptions about mental health that drive the decisions for seeking help. Attendees will have a chance to ask questions. Resources will be provided

SAMHIN2026-03-04T16:30:10-05:00December 31st, 2025|Workshop|

Bridging the Cultural Gap in South Asian Families

Bridging 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.

SAMHIN2026-04-27T10:39:08-04:00December 31st, 2025|Workshop|

Mental Health and the South Asian Community – Understanding Anxiety: A Community Symposium, East Brunswick, New Jersey

A 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.

SAMHIN2025-12-09T20:36:56-05:00November 14th, 2025|Symposium|

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.

SAMHIN2025-12-20T11:10:17-05:00September 18th, 2025|Health Fair, Mental Health Screening|

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