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Monthly Spotlight!
A CBK Session That Truly Connected!
Students, Parents & Experts Came Together to Talk Digital Overload and Mental Wellness
“We often see the stress and anxiety among students and families in the Asian community, but haven’t known how to address it in a culturally sensitive way. That’s why partnering with RCOZ is so exciting—they bring the empathy and tools we’ve been missing.” – Joe Stoner, Manager, Newark Library
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Are we more connected than ever or just more distracted?
That’s the question we explored at Chalo Baatein Karen™ (‘Let’s Just Talk’), organized by our 2025 High School Changemakers on June 29th. Dr. Seema Sehgal, MD and Dr. Hari Nair, MD dove deep into what digital overstimulation is doing to our attention, emotions, and ability to connect.
“It’s not about misuse—kids are using it as designed. Our role as parents and mentors is to help them build self-awareness and resilience, not just impose restrictions.” - Dr Hari Nair
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To Our 2025 Changemakers—We See You, We Celebrate You!
Sunday’s Chalo Baatein Karen marked both a powerful event and your graduation. After weeks of reflection and honest dialogue, you showed up with clarity, care, and courage. You didn’t just speak about change—you became it.
“Rcoz said what we, as parents, couldn’t find the words for.” – Shweta Sejpal, HSCM parent
Thank you to everyone who joined us, and to Mayor Raj Salwan and the Newark Library for your support. Hear directly from the youth at rcoz.us/blog. Read about our event in Tri-City Voice.
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This Is What Happens When We Start Talking!
Rcoz Events That Ignited Real Conversations This Summer
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May 19 - TAL Radio Interview with Rcoz Founder Roopali Rajvanshy
“Mental health wasn’t a conversation in her home, so she started one for all of us.”
In her interview with TAL Radio, Rcoz Founder Roopali Rajvanshy opened up about the mental health struggles often buried in South Asian families, and how sharing real stories can spark healing and lasting change.To listen to the full podcast click here.
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June 3 - Youth Mental Health Awareness Workshop - Between Two Worlds, Balancing Culture and Identity
South Asian teens explored identity, expectations, and mental health through games, videos, and open conversation—walking away with tools and the comfort of knowing they’re not alone.
June 12 – Youth Unwind Hour With Peers
Teens got real about the everyday juggle between cultures—from family pressure to desi trends—in a chill, relatable space to connect.
June 14 – Chalo Baatein Karen™ (‘Let’s Just Talk’) - Women's Circle
No mics, no cameras—just raw honesty. At our Vishwa Parivar women’s circle, stories of in-laws, identity, and unspoken truths took center stage.
June 16 – Youth Unwind Hour: The Pressure to Be Perfect
“Why does perfect feel like the only option?” Teens unpacked the model minority myth with Dr. Apurva Bhatt and found ways to release the weight of impossible expectations.
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