Oct 1, 2025 07:30 PM 
From Stigma to Support: South Asians Navigating Neurodivergence Educational Workshop
Registration Link:  https://bit.ly/stigmatosupport

Many South Asians don’t realize they are neurodivergent—nor get diagnosed—until adulthood.
Not because the signs weren’t there, but because cultural pressures, family expectations, and stigma often masked them.

Add in the flood of pop psychology online, and it becomes even harder to know what’s true.

That’s why we’re hosting this 1-hour virtual workshop on neurodivergence, late diagnosis, and advocacy in South Asian communities—bringing together professional expertise and lived experience.

✨ Why Attend?
• Learn how late diagnoses shape identity, self-worth, and careers 🌱
• Break stigma and create space for open dialogue at home 🏠
• Gain tools to advocate for yourself, your child, or your community 💼
• Connect with others reshaping how we talk about mental health 💬

🎤 Featuring
• Mrinal Gokhale — Writer, speaker, advocate, Author of Taboo: South Asian Mental Health Stories
• Dr. Preeti Kalra — Clinical Pharmacist & Mental Health Advocate (WE ARE SAATH, MyJyoti)
• Facilitated by Surbhi Vyas, LPC, ACS, NCC — Healing Lotus Mental Health, Therapist, SAAFC Education Lead

At South Asian Americans for Change (SAAFC), we believe in the power of community, storytelling, and healing through connection. Each year, we host a variety of events—gatherings that bring people together to explore mental health through art, conversation, and joy. Here’s a look at some of our past programming. These are just a few highlights—we’ve done so much more! You can find reels, recap videos, and event moments on our Instagram.

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