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MySahana: A South Asian Mental Health Nonprofit
A 501(c)(3) certified nonprofit dedicated to spreading awareness and removing stigma

ARTICLES

South Asian Relationships: The Invisible Divorce

While most South Asian countries can pride themselves on some of the lowest divorce rates in the world, remaining legally married is not necessarily a testament to the health and happiness of the Keep reading →

Top 9 Red Flags In Dating

Most of the time when relationships don’t work out, hindsight provides a perspective that you desperately wish you had during the relationship itself. However, that perspective is entirely possible to Keep reading →

The Story of a South Asian Alcoholic

Manju’s job had become a more than full time affair. Working 14 hour per day was stating to take a toll on her. By the end of the day her body hurt and she would be agitated by all of the stress the job Keep reading →

How to Ask For Help

Asking for help is something that countless people have trouble with. For South Asians, especially, being raised to constantly give, asking for help for yourself can feel selfish. Many also feel that they Keep reading →

Parenting a Child with ADHD - The Story of a South Asian Family

As they pulled out of the driveway, their two young children waving excitedly at their parents, Chinmayi and Pramod breathed a sigh of relief. As parents they are not supposed to feel relieved when they Keep reading →

Seven Tips to Achieve Your New Years Resolutions

For over one month prior to a new year, people begin to think about new years resolutions and what goals they wish to achieve. Most of these people had failed to follow through with their resolutions in Keep reading →

FOOD AND MOOD NEWS ADVICE

Garden Risotto

exps47570_THHC1757658D43AWhy are peas good for your mental health? Why are there recipes on MySahana’s website? Photo and recipe provided by Everyday Bites.

6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
1 1/2 cups Arborio rice

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Laugh It Off Comedy Night: Come attend our very first event that will take place in just 1.5 months away! Buy your tickets now before the prices go up in January!! Read More

Raise your voice!: We are shooting a video on bullying and need teens to come and share their thoughts! Email or call us if you’re interested! Read More

Phead My husband is my everything. I love him more than life. But whenever I want to talk, he tells me that I talk too much. And he doesn’t listen like my sister does. How can I teach him how to listen better?
One thing women have to learn is that their boyfriends and husbands are never going to be their girlfriend. Men and women are literally wired differently biologically and thus communicate differently to have a  Keep reading →