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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.

SAMHIN2025-06-17T16:22:55-04:00June 4th, 2025|Health Fair, Mental Health Screening|

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.

SAMHIN2025-05-30T10:23:49-04:00May 27th, 2025|Workshop|

Substance Use in Asian Communities and Culturally Relevant 12-Step Facilitation (TSF) Interventions

Workshop will discuss prevalence of substance use in Asian Communities in the U.S. and identify cultural barriers to care. It will address myths, perceptions and challenges in the management of alcohol use in South Asians in the U.S. And, the workshop will also discuss importance of culturally relevant Alcoholics Anonymous meetings for the Asians including South Asian community.

SAMHIN2025-04-27T21:17:05-04:00April 27th, 2025|Workshop|

POSTPONED – Walk for Wellness and Recovery

Join us to support this important cause during Mental Health Awareness Month. There will be fun, festivities, food and walk in the nature.

SAMHIN2025-05-29T20:42:52-04:00April 27th, 2025|Mental Health Awareness|

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|

Mental Health Awareness at Vaisakhi Mela – Hicksville, NY

SAMHIN is focused on addressing mental health needs in the South Asian community through culturally sensitive education, support, and access to care. At events like this Vaisakhi mela, we aim to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and connect people with resources that truly understand our cultural backgrounds.

SAMHIN2025-04-26T09:28:03-04:00April 25th, 2025|Festival, Mental Health Awareness|

Mental Health in the South Asian Community: Depression

You will learn about symptoms and signs of depression and how to support family and friends experiencing depression. Resources will be provided at the event.

SAMHIN2025-04-22T18:21:07-04:00April 22nd, 2025|Lecture|

Health Fair and Mental Health Screening – Secaucus, 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.

SAMHIN2025-03-26T21:35:25-04:00March 26th, 2025|Health Fair, Mental Health Awareness|

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Parsipanny, 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.

SAMHIN2025-11-11T14:34:13-05:00March 26th, 2025|Health Fair, Mental Health Awareness|

Health Fair and Mental Health Screenings – Edison, NJ

HCNJ has organized this Health Screening and Disease Prevention Fair. SAMHIN will collaborate with HCNJ to provide mental health screenings. education, and prevention strategies 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 provided to help prevent opioid overdose deaths.

SAMHIN2025-06-08T11:46:47-04:00March 26th, 2025|Health Fair, Mental Health Awareness|

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