Israa Nasir Speaking Topics

• Re-imagining preventative mental healthcare and the role of technology in the future

  Prevention is an underutilized area of intervention for mental health care. Mental health prevention is defined as interventions focused on minimizing the likelihood of mental health issues. Most resources are currently focused on responsive or reactive interventions: in-patient services, out-patient treatment and therapy, community health centers, police and crisis services etc. However, to be successful, these interventions require multiple factors: proper awareness of mental illness and symptoms; access to service locations and providers; culturally-appropriate services, providers and treatments. This can create significant barriers to accessing mental health care, especially in marginalized communities. In this session, we will discuss how we can utilize technology to fill in the gaps and use it as a powerful tool for prevention; thereby reducing the strain on the healthcare system and improving health outcomes.

  Preventative mental healthcare using technology includes: Education: access to culturally-aware mental health psycho-education to improve mental health literacy (not just related to mental illness, but also around preventative mental wellness habits) Skills-building: self-management and skills building for emotional regulation, emotional literacy, building and tracking positive health habits, self-directed clinically validated mental health programs (such as iCBT,) Symptom management: identifying warning signs, screening tools, and tracking symptoms for treatment adherence Connectedness: peer support and social groups for increasing connectedness and community

  This session will focus on:

  • Defining the parameters of digital preventative mental healthcare and how it can be used
  • How to ensure clinical integrity of digital solutions
  • How to improve mental health equity across marginalized communities using digital preventative mental health solutions

• Toxic Productivity, Burnout, and Setting Better Boundaries with Work: Empowering AAPI Women

  Join us for an empowering and informative workshop where we delve into the challenges faced by Asian American women, both in life and the workplace. This workshop will explore harmful effects of toxic productivity, burnout, and also highlight the importance of setting boundaries. Through open discussions, practical exercises, and expert guidance, you will gain valuable insights and tools to build a healthier, more balanced lifestyle.

  We will explore the concept of toxic productivity, its impact on mental health, and the cultural factors that often contribute to these challenges. Through real-life case studies, we will examine the signs of burnout and discuss effective strategies for prevention and recovery. In this session, we will discuss the importance of setting boundaries and you will receive practical techniques to establish clear limits in your life.

  We will also explore how you can improve your own self-awareness and what your identity brings to the equation, and how to comfortably navigate that. Through interactive exercises, we will work on building self-compassion and embracing strengths. The workshop will conclude with personalized action planning, where you will develop strategies and goals to implement in your daily life.

• Stepping into your whole self at work: Identifying the strengths and overcoming the barriers of the AAPI identity

  Identifying the strengths of your AAPI identity in the workplace can help you unlock potential for growth. However, if you don’t know how to recognize and harness the strengths of your AAPI identity, while identifying the barriers that you face • you can start to feel disconnected from your work and colleagues. This can often lead to burnout or feeling like an imposter, or like you are not good enough. But, that’s not true! You can learn to work with your AAPI identity as a part of you, not something you have to work against.

  In this session, we will talk about what the strengths of the AAPI identity look like in the workplace, and how you can learn to break through some of the barriers (Model Minority myth, imposter syndrome), for a more fulfilling work experience. We will also explore how you can improve your own self-awareness and what your identity brings to the equation, and how to comfortably navigate that.

• Toxic Productivity, Burnout, and Setting Better Boundaries with Work

  In a world that often equates our worth with our productivity, it's easy to fall into the trap of doing more and more, only to feel more exhausted and unfulfilled. This workshop is designed to help you break free from the cycle of toxic productivity and burnout by exploring the deeper drivers behind our work habits, like perfectionism, shame, and the constant pressure to overdeliver.

  Through engaging discussions and practical exercises, we'll uncover the root causes of why we push ourselves too hard, learn to identify early signs of burnout, and develop personalized strategies for setting healthier boundaries at work. Whether you're looking to reclaim your time, reduce stress, or cultivate a more sustainable relationship with productivity, this workshop will offer a supportive space to explore what truly matters in your life and work.

  What to Expect / What You'll Learn:

  • Understanding Toxic Productivity: Learn what toxic productivity is, how it shows up in your life, and why it’s so pervasive in today’s work culture.
  • Recognizing the Signs of Burnout: Discover how to spot the early warning signs of burnout and understand its impact on your physical, emotional, and mental well-being.
  • Exploring the Drivers of Overwork: Uncover the emotional and psychological factors—like perfectionism, fear of judgment, and cultural expectations—that keep you stuck in overwork.
  • Building Better Boundaries: Learn practical tools to set and maintain boundaries that protect your time, energy, and well-being, without guilt or fear.
  • Strategies for Sustainable Productivity: Create a personalized plan that aligns your work with your values, helps you manage your energy, and allows you to find purpose without sacrificing your well-being.
  • Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered and share experiences with others in a supportive, judgment-free environment.

  This workshop is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, and anyone looking to reshape their relationship with work and reclaim balance in their lives. Come ready to reflect, share, and take the first steps toward a healthier, more intentional approach to productivity.

• Redefining Success: Finding Your Own Metrics for a Fulfilling Life

  This workshop focuses on challenging traditional definitions of success and helps participants explore their own values and purpose. Through guided exercises, you'll learn how to detach self-worth from external achievements and create personalized goals that align with what truly matters.

  What to Expect: Reflective journaling exercises, values-clarification activities, discussions on societal and cultural influences on success, and actionable steps for creating a new vision of success.

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