SAMHIN

SAMHIN The South Asian Mental Health Initiative and Network addresses the Mental Health Needs of the South

In many South Asian families, men are often expected to be the steady ones. The providers. The protectors. The ones who ...
06/04/2026

In many South Asian families, men are often expected to be the steady ones. The providers. The protectors. The ones who “stay strong” no matter what they are carrying.

But strength should not have to mean silence.

Mental health struggles can affect fathers, sons, brothers, partners, friends, and community leaders. Sometimes pain shows up quietly through withdrawal, anger, exhaustion, overworking, or pretending everything is fine.

This Men’s Health Month, we are making space for a different kind of strength: the strength to talk, to ask for help, to rest, to heal, and to be supported.

Check in on the men in your life. Not just when something seems wrong, but regularly, gently, and without judgment.

Support and resources are available at samhin.org.

Some conversations are difficult to begin, but they are deeply important.Join SAMHIN, the Indian Cultural Society of Eas...
05/28/2026

Some conversations are difficult to begin, but they are deeply important.

Join SAMHIN, the Indian Cultural Society of East Brunswick, and the East Brunswick Public Library for The Unspoken, a free community program exploring mental health through art, movement, storytelling, conversation, and reflection.

The program will feature Dance of Depression, Soliloquies of the Mind, a panel discussion with mental health advocates and experts, and interactive reflection activities designed to foster awareness, acceptance, and connection.

📍 East Brunswick Public Library
🗓 May 30
⏰ 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM
🎟 Free and open to all

The first, and, often times, hardest step is reaching out for help.If you or someone you know is affected by mental illn...
05/22/2026

The first, and, often times, hardest step is reaching out for help.
If you or someone you know is affected by mental illness, we can help.
By calling the SAMHIN HelpLine, you will speak with a trained staff member or a mental health clinician to receive support, guidance, information, and, if needed, a referral to a culturally-competent mental health clinician in your area.
All calls to the HelpLine are confidential.

*Please note that our HelpLine is not a crisis hotline. For immediate mental health help, please call the Su***de and Crisis Lifeline at 988.

Grief can feel heavy, isolating, and difficult to put into words. But you do not have to carry it alone.Sahara Grief Sup...
05/18/2026

Grief can feel heavy, isolating, and difficult to put into words. But you do not have to carry it alone.

Sahara Grief Support Group offers a safe, confidential, and welcoming virtual space for South Asians grieving the loss of a loved one. Whether your loss was recent or many years ago, whether you feel ready to share or simply want to listen, you are welcome exactly as you are.

Meetings are held virtually on the first and third Monday of each month from 7:00–8:00 PM ET.

Free to attend. For more information, call or text 732-902-2561 or email [email protected].

SAMHIN is looking forward to joining High Tech High School’s Mental Health & Wellness Fair to share resources, interacti...
05/18/2026

SAMHIN is looking forward to joining High Tech High School’s Mental Health & Wellness Fair to share resources, interactive activities, and practical tools that support student well-being.

We are grateful to be part of a day focused on awareness, stigma reduction, and creating a more supportive community.

Please note: this event is exclusively for High Tech High School students and staff.

This weekend, SAMHIN was honored to partner with for an interactive workshop led by Dr. Sudha Wadhwani focused on cultu...
05/18/2026

This weekend, SAMHIN was honored to partner with for an interactive workshop led by Dr. Sudha Wadhwani focused on cultural identity, family expectations, confidence, connection, and mental wellness for teens, college students, and young adults.

Thank you to everyone who joined us for such meaningful conversations and community.

Different generations can grow up with different expectations, experiences, and ways of communicating, even within the s...
05/16/2026

Different generations can grow up with different expectations, experiences, and ways of communicating, even within the same family. 💜

Join SAMHIN and Dr. Sudha Wadhwani for an open conversation on parenting, communication, cultural identity, and mental health in South Asian families as we explore how to build stronger understanding across generations.

📍 Parsippany, NJ
📅 Sunday, May 17
⏰ 11 AM – 2 PM
🎟️ Free Event

Better conversations. Stronger families. Brighter futures.

Mental health conversations belong everywhere, including in our communities, parks, and everyday spaces. 💚SAMHIN is prou...
05/16/2026

Mental health conversations belong everywhere, including in our communities, parks, and everyday spaces. 💚

SAMHIN is proud to partner with NJ Thamizhar at their 5K Run/Walk in Clark, New Jersey to help bring mental health awareness into an open and supportive community setting. Our team will be available throughout the event to engage in conversations about emotional wellness, answer questions, and share educational resources, treatment information, and referrals.

Whether you are running, walking, or simply stopping by, we hope you take a moment to connect with us and help continue breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in the South Asian community.

📍 Oak Ridge Park, Clark, NJ
📅 May 17
⏰ 7:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Together, small conversations can create meaningful change.

Finding your place between two worlds can feel complicated sometimes. Join us for an interactive workshop designed for S...
05/15/2026

Finding your place between two worlds can feel complicated sometimes.

Join us for an interactive workshop designed for South Asian teens, young adults, and college students navigating family expectations, cultural identity, friendships, academics, and personal growth.

Led by Dr. Sudha Wadhwani, this workshop creates space for honest conversation, connection, and learning how to build a balance that feels authentic to you. 🤍

Topics include:
• Developing your cultural identity on your own terms
• Building confidence and healthy friendships
• Managing expectations from different worlds
• Finding balance socially, personally, academically, and professionally

Tandoori pizza provided in honor of your bicultural identity!

📍 Parsippany, New Jersey
📅 May 16
⏰ 4:30 PM – 6:30 PM
🎟 FREE (Registration recommended)

Registration:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSezWWWL_zAAsumCKrxRqLlkMYrXVAsPyjDjjA47KKt6ldktsw/viewform

Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to reflect on how we show up for ourselves and for one another.For many ...
05/11/2026

Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to reflect on how we show up for ourselves and for one another.

For many in the South Asian community, asking for support can feel complicated. Family expectations, stigma, cultural pressure, and fear of judgment can make people feel like they have to manage everything quietly.

But support does not have to begin with having the perfect words. It can begin with listening, checking in, making space, and reminding someone that they do not have to face their struggles alone.

At SAMHIN, we are committed to building spaces where South Asians can speak openly, feel supported, and find community through difficult seasons.

Learn more about SAMHIN’s support groups at samhin.org

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Morganville, NJ
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