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South Asian Mental Health Conference
July 30, 2016 @ 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
A groundbreaking event bringing together students and professionals to discuss many aspects of South Asian Mental Health including but not limited to stigmas of mental health, barriers to utilization of services, lack of research, importance of religion/culture, and gaps in support and supervision. This will be an opportunity for all individuals and agencies working with South Asian communities to come together and learn together.
SPEAKERS
Effect of Gender on Public Stigma toward Mental Illness amongst South Asians in the United States and India: Application of a Shame-Based Model
Natasha Thapar-Olmos Ph.D.
Nimalee Wickremasinghe, M.A.
Supporting South Asian Mental Health during the transition to parenthood through culture, creativity and connection
Dhara Thakar Meghani, Ph.D.
Parijat Deshpande, M.S.
Bindu Garapaty, Psy.D.
Music and Wellness with a South Asian Mental Health Support Group
Akash Bhatia, MA, MT-BC
Communication Patterns in Indian-American Immigrant Families: Lessons Learned About Intergenerational Relationships
Alpa A. Bajaj, PsyD
Rajeswari Natrajan-Tyagi, Ph.D.
Gita Seshadri, Ph.D.
Panel Discussion
Manoj Waikar M.D.
Parijat Deshpande M.S.
Ulash Thakore-Dunlap LMFT
Jagmeet Sangha BCBA
Naheed Shiekh PsyD
WHENSaturday, July 30, 2016 from 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM (PDT) – Add to CalendarWHEREHolly Community Center – 31600 Alvarado Blvd , Union City, CA 94587 – View Map