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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

Three Tips to Overcome Resentment

Resentment, colloquially known as bitterness, is a toxic emotion that is primarily induced by feeling as if you are being treated unfairly. Resentment can be felt in any type of relationship including Keep reading →

South Asian Parents: 3 Unexpected Tips To Be Better Parents

Many South Asian parents have no problem being involved in their child’s life. From the first day the baby is born and for the rest of its life, a majority of South Asian parents find themselves focused Keep reading →

Want to Lose Weight? Reduce the Stress

When you are under stress, your focus is primarily on getting through the stressful event. What tends to fall to the wayside are healthy living strategies like exercising and eating well and you may notice Keep reading →

What is Grief?

The shock that comes with experiencing a significant loss can make you feel as if the ground has been pulled out from under you. Grief is the natural emotional response to any loss. Losses can vary from Keep reading →

South Asian Emotion: The Truth About Laughter

Whether it’s a boisterous laugh that comes from the belly or a quiet laugh interspersed with snorting, when we laugh we instantly feel good and we want to do it again. What we don’t think about is what Keep reading →

Attributional Styles: Are You At Risk for Depression?

Two college students both received exceptional grades on a difficult project. One of them responded by saying, “I worked so hard on that project! I know if I had to do it again and I studied just as Keep reading →

FOOD AND MOOD NEWS ADVICE

Peaches, Strawberries and Coconut Muffin Variation

IMG_0152-700x466Why are strawberries good for your mental health? Why are there recipes on MySahana’s website? Photo and recipe provided by Everyday Bites.

Muffin Ingredients:
1 egg
1/2 cup coconut oil
1/4 cup raw honey

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Laugh It Off – Comedy Night was a huge success! We want to appreciate all of the comics and our supporters for coming out on Friday and helping MySahana raise thousands of dollars!

Advanced Heart Screening for Women: Attend on Saturday 2/25/12 and the South Asian Heart Center will cover your lab test if you male partner is tested first. More information

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 →