South Asian youth are doing their part in breaking the stigma associated with mental health. In this episode students are discussing some common issues that can affect emotional wellbeing of community youth, how generational and cultural gaps can impact their mental health and what can be done to uphold the message that our mental health is too precious to risk. 
To find resources and information please Visit: nami.org/Home, MannMukti.org, www.humecenter.org. Sutter health.org. https://www.instagram.com/ucdmannmukti/
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S4 Ep6 Chasing Kindness!

First Episode is aired Feb 21, 2019  and consists of interview with prolific Educator Dr. Marufi Khan and recitation by Farah Arefin Jyoti. Interview conducted by Farhana Afroz and Zakia Afrin. Intro Music performed by Duronto Pablo.

Auditiya Betaar Episode 1

Homage to Bangladesh Independence Day ; March 26, 2019.
A collage of letter from the battlefield of 1971, Verses from the Novel, Maa by Anisul Huq, Thoughts from Ekattorer Din of Jahanara Imam and Song of Ahmed Imtiaz Bulbul. 

Performed by Auditiya: Aparna Kanungo, Marufa Kaniz and Zakia Afrin

Kabbo Prohor

We hear from Geriatrics Specialist Dr. Nahid Rianon on Dementia-its diagnosis, symptoms and care giving plan. A collage of poems, narrations and song honoring the Liberation war of 1971 follows.

Auditiya Betaar Episode 2

Domestic violence is a pervasive problem in our communities. In California on September 13 2019, 6902 individuals reached out for help related to domestic violence. On the other side of the world, between January and September 2019, spouses killed 152 women in Bangladesh. Today I listen to the perspective of Indira chakravarty, a long time victims’ advocate in the USA working with South Asian women on this issue. A transcript is available at https://www.facebook.com/notes/zakia-afrin/auditiya-betaar-episode-3-domestic-violence/3214743728542727/

Auditiya Betaar Episode 3

In this episode, our host is having an in-depth conversation with Tarun and Angeli, a real-life dating couple, about healthy boundaries and expectations in a dating relationship. The couple is sharing their personal journey, learnings, vulnerability, and the best practices they follow to make their relationship safe and strong.



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This project was made possible by funding provided by the County of Santa Clara Office of Gender-Based Violence Prevention.  www.sccendviolence.org

6. A Conversation on Healthy Dating Relationships, with Tarun and Angeli

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