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The South Asian Mental Health Initiative & Network (SAMHIN) is a NJ-based NPO addressing the mental health needs of the South Asian community. linktr.ee

Joined July 2016
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A significant component of good mental health is prioritizing self care, which helps reduce anxiety and maintaining a balanced lifestyle. Here are some common ways that everyone can practice self care by implementing these into daily routines. #SelfCare #SouthAsianMentalHealth
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Affirmations for South Asians #SamhinOrg #MentalWellness #MentalHealth #MentalHealthIsAHumanRight #MentalHealthForAll #SouthAsianTherapist #TherapyforSouthAsians
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For South Asians, mental health challenges are influenced by cultural & family expectations and community pressures. Here’s how culturally sensitive therapy can help! #SouthAsianMentalHealth #CulturallySensitiveTherapy #BreakTheStigma #MentalHealthMatters #TherapyIsHealing
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Although toxic positivity can be difficult to acknowledge, it’s important to move past it and its harmful consequences. #MentalHealthMatters #ToxicPositivity #SouthAsianMentalHealth #MentalHealth
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Simple conversations can make prioritizing mental health a normal part of everyday life. It is essential to realize that mental health is just as important as physical health! It is fundamental to make that difference is mindset. #SouthAsianMentalHealth #BreakingTheStigma
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As we celebrate the Festival of Lights, let’s take a moment to reflect on the importance of mental health within our #SouthAsian community. #Diwali symbolizes hope, joy, and new beginnings. It is a wonderful opportunity to illuminate the conversations around mental health!
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Here’s some inspo for the week ahead 😎 #mentalhealth #affirmations #southasians
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Self-harm could provide emotional release, temporary relief from psychological pain and give people a fleeting sense of control. #selfharm #selfharmprevention #mentalhealth #southasian
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Join us for this seminar that addresses the critical issue of suicide within the South Asian community, a topic often silenced due to stigma. Join Online via Teams: Meeting ID 269 312 918 547 Passcode: Uq7YpU #SamhinOrg #MentalWellness #MentalHealthForAll
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Did you know SAMHIN has two support groups for the South Asian community? 1) Divorced Women Support Group virtual, First and third Tuesday of every month, 7:30 PM – 8:30 PM ET 2) Suicide Survivor Support Group virtual, Second and fourth Monday of each month, 8:00 PM – 9:00 PM
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Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay2024, and this is wonderful opportunity to tell you about the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Dr. Vasudev Makhija penned a blogpost on the same Read Blog: samhin.org/988-vs-911-clarif… #suicidepreventionawareness #suicidepreventionmonth
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Have you participated in the survey? Be a part of Dr. Sunil Khushalani’s study on “Use of Hindi Films and Songs in Psychotherapy” for his contribution to a book on Sociocultural Aspects of Non-Psychotic Disorders in India. Survey link: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #mentalhealth

SURVEY ON THE UTILIZATION OF HINDI FILMS AND FILMS SONGS IN PSYCHOTHERAPY

Introduction: Thank you for participating in this survey. The purpose of this survey is to gather information about the usage of film and film songs (especially those in Hindi) in psychotherapy among...

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Successful aging goes beyond simply living longer; it encompasses various dimensions of well-being, including physical health, cognitive function, resilience, and social engagement. Dr. Makhija pens down our latest blog, read more: samhin.org/aging-successfull… #ageinggracefully
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Free Mental Health Screening Alert! Long Island, New York, June 9 @ 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM The SAMHIN team of mental health providers will provide mental health screenings for stress, anxiety, depression, substance abuse, ADHD, etc. #southasianmentalhealth #mentalhealthscreening
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Another successful Mental Health & Wellness Fair at High Tech High School. Dr. Makhija engaged the students in a dialogue on mental health. Information and printed material was provided to increase awareness of mental illness and substance use and decrease associated stigma.
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A day to celebrate kindness and the whole pay it forward mentality, which one would you pick? . . . #randomactsofkindness #randomactsofkindnessday #payitforward #mentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters
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Keen on #volunteering for us? #SAMHIN offers wide range of exciting opportunities for #volunteers. If you are as passionate about #mentalhealth as we are, join us! The minimum age to volunteer is 18 years samhin.org/volunteer-applica… #southasian #southasianmentalhealth
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We invited Neha Pundeer, a New York City psychotherapist and mother, to share her thoughts on postpartum depression. Read here: samhin.org/a-mothers-dream-f… #ppd #postpartumanxiety #postpartumdepression #mentalhealth #southasians #southasianmentalhealth
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⭐️ New Provider ⭐️ Are you looking for a therapist in Boston? Check out the latest addition in our provider list, Heena Manglani. More details on heenamanglani.com The SAMHIN Mental Health Provider Directory includes mental health providers who have registered with SAMHIN
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Returning to your home country as an immigrant can evoke a wide range of emotions. The experience is often complex. Ultimately, the feelings associated with visiting one’s home country as an immigrant are highly individual and can evolve over time. #MentalHealth
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