Free
Thursday, September 18 at 4:00 PM PT
Zoom"Dot Dot Dot… Let It All Out" is an interactive workshop hosted by South Asian Care and led by Poo...
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Free
Tuesday, September 9 at 4:00 PM PT
ZoomPresented by South Asian Care, this conversation features Harita Raja, MD—board-certified psychiat...
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Free
Thursday, September 18 at 4:00 PM PT
Zoom"Dot Dot Dot… Let It All Out" is an interactive workshop hosted by South Asian Care and led by Poonam Rahman and Saarika Rao, LCSW, designed for South Asian adults to create a safe, nurturing space to voice feelings, struggles, and stories often left unspoken. Through guided exercises, open dialogue, and group reflection, participants will explore themes of identity, belonging, and self-connection, honoring their stories, acknowledging their emotions, and building resilience to foster both collective understanding and personal growth. Saarika Rao, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California, is dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care to adolescents and adults, with extensive experience supporting individuals through life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. As co-author of Dot Dot Dot: A South Asian-American Guide to Mental Health, Well-being, and Cultural Empowerment, she integrates her expertise with personal and professional insights to help South Asians redefine their relationship with culture and embrace all parts of themselves. Poonam Rahman, a mental health advocate, public speaker, and co-author of Dot Dot Dot, explores bicultural identity, emotional healing, and the South Asian experience through her work as Founder of Virtue Mental, an international mental health initiative providing free, accessible resources to empower communities. With a background in psychology and applied behavioral analysis, she is passionate about creating inclusive, reflective spaces where individuals feel seen, supported, and encouraged to reconnect with themselves.
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Thursday, September 18 at 4:00 PM
Zoom"Dot Dot Dot… Let It All Out" is an interactive workshop hosted by South Asian Care and led by Poonam Rahman and Saarika Rao, LCSW, designed for South Asian adults to create a safe, nurturing space to voice feelings, struggles, and stories often left unspoken. Through guided exercises, open dialogue, and group reflection, participants will explore themes of identity, belonging, and self-connection, honoring their stories, acknowledging their emotions, and building resilience to foster both collective understanding and personal growth. Saarika Rao, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker based in California, is dedicated to providing compassionate, culturally responsive mental health care to adolescents and adults, with extensive experience supporting individuals through life transitions, depression, anxiety, and trauma. As co-author of Dot Dot Dot: A South Asian-American Guide to Mental Health, Well-being, and Cultural Empowerment, she integrates her expertise with personal and professional insights to help South Asians redefine their relationship with culture and embrace all parts of themselves. Poonam Rahman, a mental health advocate, public speaker, and co-author of Dot Dot Dot, explores bicultural identity, emotional healing, and the South Asian experience through her work as Founder of Virtue Mental, an international mental health initiative providing free, accessible resources to empower communities. With a background in psychology and applied behavioral analysis, she is passionate about creating inclusive, reflective spaces where individuals feel seen, supported, and encouraged to reconnect with themselves.
Register Now
Free
Tuesday, September 9 at 4:00 PM PT
ZoomPresented by South Asian Care, this conversation features Harita Raja, MD—board-certified psychiatrist and founder of the Bethesda Women’s Mental Health Center—in an open, educational session exploring how perimenopause uniquely impacts mental health. As a nationally recognized leader in women’s psychiatric care and the founder of the Raat Rani Collective, Dr. Raja brings a deeply compassionate, culturally attuned lens to this often-overlooked life stage. We’ll unpack what perimenopause actually is, the hormonal shifts that occur, and how they can lead to symptoms like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and brain fog. We’ll also discuss how stigma, silence, and cultural expectations in South Asian communities can make it even harder for women to seek help or even recognize what’s happening. Dr. Raja will share evidence-based treatments, practical tools for support, and how to approach care with both medical knowledge and cultural sensitivity. This event is a space for learning, connection, and empowerment. Whether you’re in the midst of these changes, caring for someone who is, or simply curious, join us as we center South Asian women’s health with knowledge, honesty, and hope. You are not alone—and you are not “just being emotional.” Let’s talk about it. All are welcome.
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Tuesday, September 9 at 4:00 PM
ZoomPresented by South Asian Care, this conversation features Harita Raja, MD—board-certified psychiatrist and founder of the Bethesda Women’s Mental Health Center—in an open, educational session exploring how perimenopause uniquely impacts mental health. As a nationally recognized leader in women’s psychiatric care and the founder of the Raat Rani Collective, Dr. Raja brings a deeply compassionate, culturally attuned lens to this often-overlooked life stage. We’ll unpack what perimenopause actually is, the hormonal shifts that occur, and how they can lead to symptoms like anxiety, depression, insomnia, and brain fog. We’ll also discuss how stigma, silence, and cultural expectations in South Asian communities can make it even harder for women to seek help or even recognize what’s happening. Dr. Raja will share evidence-based treatments, practical tools for support, and how to approach care with both medical knowledge and cultural sensitivity. This event is a space for learning, connection, and empowerment. Whether you’re in the midst of these changes, caring for someone who is, or simply curious, join us as we center South Asian women’s health with knowledge, honesty, and hope. You are not alone—and you are not “just being emotional.” Let’s talk about it. All are welcome.
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