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How we take action
We are focused on funding research exploring the gaps within South Asian mental health. Much of our research leads to the development of effective resources targeting missed critical points of intervention. This research not only fuels our development but backs it by observation and analysis.
Furthermore, in conducting our own research, we develop processes that make conducting South Asian research easier for the research community.
A large part of our mission is to connect with local communities. In doing so, MHISA aims to spread awareness about mental health through easily digestive programs and content, assess the social gaps that various South Asian communities face, deliver organizational resources, and provide academia-based information on best practices.
To support us, consider: donating, following our social media, and sharing our content with those around you.
If you have ever been in the unprepared position where someone relies on you regarding their mental health, even if yourself?
With our training, MHISA aims to prepare young adults for these hard situations. Vest in yourself the aptitude and confidence to embody solace for family, friends, and those around you struggling. Know what to do if you detect personal symptoms and practice healthy mental health awareness.
If this sounds interesting, read more about MHISA’s education efforts below.
With outreach, MHISA aims to conduct workshop sessions consisting of 10 “projects” at Religious & Community Centers with the goal of fostering open and healthy conversations surrounding mental health within their peers, families, and community. These workshops are molded to integrate faith-based perspectives to promote acceptance and understanding of mental health realities. Each session emphasizes individual engagement, discussion, and personal reflection.
Participants each receive a workbook with the curriculum for all 10 projects included. At each workshop a participant attends, they will progress through the items in the project that they are on. Sessions are conducted in the format of a curriculum based support group. A combination of techniques prioritizing interactive activities and action items are at the forefront of the curriculum to encourage individual engagement and action in a “think, pair, share” format. Community support leaders lead sessions along with a mental health professional to assist in guiding healthy conversation.
If your community would be interested in hosting our curriculum, please contact us using the SACEO Workshop Request form.
* Note that at this time, we are only taking requests from organizations in the Austin metroplex.
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