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.
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.
Unfortunately due to unforeseen circumstances, this event has been cancelled and will be rescheduled. Stay tuned.
There is shock and sadness in the aftermath of the tragic death of four individuals (parents and two children) in Plainsboro, NJ. Engineers of the NIT alums are looking for ways to understand this and learn what can be done to prevent such tragedies. The workshop will address anxiety and stress issues, mental illness stigma, domestic violence, and why South Asians are reluctant to seek help when needed.
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.
The workshop will increase awareness and understanding of substance use, including alcohol and various legal and illegal drug use, in South Asians. Attendees will learn how to cope with and address substance use in their loved ones.