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Careif report: The Health Needs of the Indo-Caribbean Community in the United Kingdom — CareIf
A new Careif report, The Health Needs of the Indo-Caribbean Community in the United Kingdom , examines the history of the Indo-Caribbean community in the UK, the prevalence of mental health…
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Careif are delighted to announce the publication of an important new report on 'The Health Needs of the Indo-Caribbean Community in the United Kingdom'.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Careif recently supported a successful event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr Suman Fernando.
Suman was known for his warmth, humour, and generosity of spirit and was always willing to share his knowledge and mentor others.
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Suman was known for his warmth, humour, and generosity of spirit and was always willing to share his knowledge and mentor others.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Event - how we celebrated the life of Dr Suman Fernando — CareIf
Careif recently supported a successful event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr Suman Fernando. This was a hybrid event, which attracted an international audience and speakers who attended in…
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November 1, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Careif recently supported a successful event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr Suman Fernando.
Suman was known for his warmth, humour, and generosity of spirit and was always willing to share his knowledge and mentor others.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Suman was known for his warmth, humour, and generosity of spirit and was always willing to share his knowledge and mentor others.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Dr Jed Boardman (@jedboard.bsky.social) looks back at the ‘Unspoken’ #MentalHealth film festival which was supported by Careif.
He reflects on how the magic of film can provoke people to get together and open up their minds and emotions to public discussion.
www.careif.org/blog/2025-10...
He reflects on how the magic of film can provoke people to get together and open up their minds and emotions to public discussion.
www.careif.org/blog/2025-10...
Some reflections on Unspoken - a mental health film festival — CareIf
Dr Jed Boardman looks back at the ‘Unspoken’ mental health film festival which was supported by Careif. He briefly reviews the films that were shown and comments on how the festival used the magic of…
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October 16, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Dr Jed Boardman (@jedboard.bsky.social) looks back at the ‘Unspoken’ #MentalHealth film festival which was supported by Careif.
He reflects on how the magic of film can provoke people to get together and open up their minds and emotions to public discussion.
www.careif.org/blog/2025-10...
He reflects on how the magic of film can provoke people to get together and open up their minds and emotions to public discussion.
www.careif.org/blog/2025-10...
Careif are delighted to announce the publication of an important new report on 'The Health Needs of the Indo-Caribbean Community in the United Kingdom'.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Careif report: The Health Needs of the Indo-Caribbean Community in the United Kingdom — CareIf
A new Careif report, The Health Needs of the Indo-Caribbean Community in the United Kingdom , examines the history of the Indo-Caribbean community in the UK, the prevalence of mental health…
www.careif.org
October 13, 2025 at 11:33 AM
Careif are delighted to announce the publication of an important new report on 'The Health Needs of the Indo-Caribbean Community in the United Kingdom'.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and it is also the end of the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival that's been taking place in London.
The final film tonight is preceded by our Careif book launch event. Full details of the event are here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unspoken-a...
The final film tonight is preceded by our Careif book launch event. Full details of the event are here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unspoken-a...
“UNSPOKEN” – A MENTAL HEALTH FILM FESTIVAL by TONGUES ON FIRE
A bold new platform using cinema to challenge stigma, and amplify voices around emotional wellbeing, because Every Mind Has A Voice!
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October 10, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay and it is also the end of the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival that's been taking place in London.
The final film tonight is preceded by our Careif book launch event. Full details of the event are here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unspoken-a...
The final film tonight is preceded by our Careif book launch event. Full details of the event are here:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/unspoken-a...
Friday's final film in the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival is 'Mogul Mowgli' and is being shown at The Source, University of East London in Stratford (5-9pm).
www.uel.ac.uk/the-source
www.uel.ac.uk/the-source
www.uel.ac.uk
October 9, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Friday's final film in the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival is 'Mogul Mowgli' and is being shown at The Source, University of East London in Stratford (5-9pm).
www.uel.ac.uk/the-source
www.uel.ac.uk/the-source
Tomorrow night at 8pm (Thursday) sees the next film being shown as part of the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival.
Rich Mix in Shoreditch are screening 'Zindagi Tamasha' (Circle of Life).
Rich Mix in Shoreditch are screening 'Zindagi Tamasha' (Circle of Life).
October 8, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Tomorrow night at 8pm (Thursday) sees the next film being shown as part of the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival.
Rich Mix in Shoreditch are screening 'Zindagi Tamasha' (Circle of Life).
Rich Mix in Shoreditch are screening 'Zindagi Tamasha' (Circle of Life).
Careif were pleased to support the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival at Rich Mix on Sunday.
A free-flowing and stimulating discussion was followed a screening of 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and we were given precious insights into The Last Tumbler by the composer of the score and a member of the cast.
A free-flowing and stimulating discussion was followed a screening of 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and we were given precious insights into The Last Tumbler by the composer of the score and a member of the cast.
October 6, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Careif were pleased to support the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival at Rich Mix on Sunday.
A free-flowing and stimulating discussion was followed a screening of 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and we were given precious insights into The Last Tumbler by the composer of the score and a member of the cast.
A free-flowing and stimulating discussion was followed a screening of 'Dil Dhadakne Do' and we were given precious insights into The Last Tumbler by the composer of the score and a member of the cast.
The 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival is continuing today. At 5.15pm, Rich Mix in Shoreditch are screening 'The Single Tumbler'.
Set in post-war northern Sri Lanka, this intimate film examines Tamil society through the lens of displacement, memory, and complicity.
Set in post-war northern Sri Lanka, this intimate film examines Tamil society through the lens of displacement, memory, and complicity.
October 5, 2025 at 1:38 PM
The 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival is continuing today. At 5.15pm, Rich Mix in Shoreditch are screening 'The Single Tumbler'.
Set in post-war northern Sri Lanka, this intimate film examines Tamil society through the lens of displacement, memory, and complicity.
Set in post-war northern Sri Lanka, this intimate film examines Tamil society through the lens of displacement, memory, and complicity.
🎥 Today is the start of 'Unspoken' - a #MentalHealth film festival, which will be screening a number of films in London until 10 October.
Careif is delighted to be an official partner of this festival which has been organised by 'Tongues on Fire', who produce the annual UK Asian Film Festival.
Careif is delighted to be an official partner of this festival which has been organised by 'Tongues on Fire', who produce the annual UK Asian Film Festival.
October 4, 2025 at 9:39 AM
🎥 Today is the start of 'Unspoken' - a #MentalHealth film festival, which will be screening a number of films in London until 10 October.
Careif is delighted to be an official partner of this festival which has been organised by 'Tongues on Fire', who produce the annual UK Asian Film Festival.
Careif is delighted to be an official partner of this festival which has been organised by 'Tongues on Fire', who produce the annual UK Asian Film Festival.
On Sunday, 2.15pm at Rich Mix cinema in Shoreditch you can see the film 'Dil Dhadakne Do' as part of the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival for which Careif is an official partner.
October 2, 2025 at 7:28 PM
On Sunday, 2.15pm at Rich Mix cinema in Shoreditch you can see the film 'Dil Dhadakne Do' as part of the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival for which Careif is an official partner.
It's just *four* days until the start the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival in London. The opening film 'Provoked', stars Aishwarya Rai, Naveen Andrews, Miranda Richardson, Robbie Coltrane, Nandita Das and Steve McFadden.
September 30, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's just *four* days until the start the 'Unspoken' #MentalHealth film festival in London. The opening film 'Provoked', stars Aishwarya Rai, Naveen Andrews, Miranda Richardson, Robbie Coltrane, Nandita Das and Steve McFadden.
Here is a run down of everything you can expect to see at the Unspoken #MentalHealth film festival that begins on Saturday in London. 🎥
Saturday 4th October, 5pm at the Garden Cinema in Covent Garden...
Film: 'Provoked' followed by panel discussion.
Saturday 4th October, 5pm at the Garden Cinema in Covent Garden...
Film: 'Provoked' followed by panel discussion.
September 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Here is a run down of everything you can expect to see at the Unspoken #MentalHealth film festival that begins on Saturday in London. 🎥
Saturday 4th October, 5pm at the Garden Cinema in Covent Garden...
Film: 'Provoked' followed by panel discussion.
Saturday 4th October, 5pm at the Garden Cinema in Covent Garden...
Film: 'Provoked' followed by panel discussion.
In a recent conversation, Aspasia Karyofylli (an Associate at Careif) spoke to Dr Albert Persaud (an expert in geopsychiatry and a co-founder of Careif) about his work in the emerging field of #geopsychiatry:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiAo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiAo...
Interview with Dr Albert Persaud about geopsychiatry
The concept of geopsychiatry pushes psychiatry beyond the confines of clinical practice, placing it firmly within the contexts of geopolitics, migration, climate change, and social transformation.…
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September 28, 2025 at 10:32 AM
In a recent conversation, Aspasia Karyofylli (an Associate at Careif) spoke to Dr Albert Persaud (an expert in geopsychiatry and a co-founder of Careif) about his work in the emerging field of #geopsychiatry:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiAo...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=YiAo...
Careif is delighted to be one the partners of the Unspoken #MentalHealth film festival which is running from 4-10 October in London.
See our website for more details: www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
See our website for more details: www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
September 26, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Careif is delighted to be one the partners of the Unspoken #MentalHealth film festival which is running from 4-10 October in London.
See our website for more details: www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
See our website for more details: www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
The Unspoken #MentalHealth film festival begins next Saturday (4 October) with the screening of 'Provoked' at the Garden Cinema in Covent Garden.
www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/unspoke...
www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/unspoke...
September 25, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Unspoken #MentalHealth film festival begins next Saturday (4 October) with the screening of 'Provoked' at the Garden Cinema in Covent Garden.
www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/unspoke...
www.thegardencinema.co.uk/film/unspoke...
🎥 Careif is delighted to be an official partner of 'Unspoken' - a #MentalHealth film festival, which will screen five films in London from 4-10 October.
The festival has been organised by Tongues on Fire (who produce @ukasianfilmfest.bsky.social), with support from the Psychiatry Research Trust.
The festival has been organised by Tongues on Fire (who produce @ukasianfilmfest.bsky.social), with support from the Psychiatry Research Trust.
Careif partners with ‘Unspoken’, a mental health film festival — CareIf
Careif is delighted to be an official partner of Unspoken - a mental health film festival , which will be screening a number of films in London throughout October.
www.careif.org
September 21, 2025 at 6:55 PM
🎥 Careif is delighted to be an official partner of 'Unspoken' - a #MentalHealth film festival, which will screen five films in London from 4-10 October.
The festival has been organised by Tongues on Fire (who produce @ukasianfilmfest.bsky.social), with support from the Psychiatry Research Trust.
The festival has been organised by Tongues on Fire (who produce @ukasianfilmfest.bsky.social), with support from the Psychiatry Research Trust.
Careif is an international #MentalHealth charity that works towards increasing awareness of mental health conditions and the mental health of everyone around the world. We're looking for people with enthusiasm, and experience to become Associates.👇 www.careif.org/contact-us
Contact us — CareIf
www.careif.org
September 18, 2025 at 6:34 AM
Careif is an international #MentalHealth charity that works towards increasing awareness of mental health conditions and the mental health of everyone around the world. We're looking for people with enthusiasm, and experience to become Associates.👇 www.careif.org/contact-us
Patrick Michael O’Shea, known to most simply as Rick, passed away in 2025 at the age of 59. A man of great heart, humour, and humility, Rick lived a life defined by kindness, purpose, and a deep commitment to helping others.
❤️ 🙏 Read our full obituary:
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
❤️ 🙏 Read our full obituary:
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
In Loving Memory of Patrick Michael “Rick” O’Shea (1966–2025) — CareIf
Patrick Michael O’Shea, known to most simply as Rick, passed away in 2025 at the age of 59. A man of great heart, humour, and humility, Rick lived a life defined by kindness, purpose, and a deep…
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September 8, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Patrick Michael O’Shea, known to most simply as Rick, passed away in 2025 at the age of 59. A man of great heart, humour, and humility, Rick lived a life defined by kindness, purpose, and a deep commitment to helping others.
❤️ 🙏 Read our full obituary:
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
❤️ 🙏 Read our full obituary:
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
📅 Reminder: On 13 September, between 2-5pm, Careif will be supporting an event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr Suman Fernando who had an international reputation regarding advocating for race equity in #MentalHealth.
Find out more and register👇
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Find out more and register👇
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Event - Celebration of the life of Dr Suman Fernando — CareIf
On 13 September, between 2-5pm, Careif will be supporting an event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr Suman Fernando, who died earlier in the year aged 92. Dr Fernando had an international…
www.careif.org
September 2, 2025 at 8:08 AM
📅 Reminder: On 13 September, between 2-5pm, Careif will be supporting an event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr Suman Fernando who had an international reputation regarding advocating for race equity in #MentalHealth.
Find out more and register👇
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Find out more and register👇
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
We are pleased to announce that our Patron, Professor Dinesh Bhugra CBE, has been awarded the Yves Pelicier Prize by the World Association of Social Psychiatry.🏆
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Careif Patron, Professor Dinesh Bhugra CBE, awarded the Yves Pelicier Prize — CareIf
We are pleased to announce that our Patron, Professor Dinesh Bhugra, has been awarded the Yves Pelicier Prize by the World Association of Social Psychiatry.
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August 31, 2025 at 9:20 AM
We are pleased to announce that our Patron, Professor Dinesh Bhugra CBE, has been awarded the Yves Pelicier Prize by the World Association of Social Psychiatry.🏆
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
On 13 September, Careif will be supporting an event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr Suman Fernando, who died earlier in the year aged 92. Dr Fernando had an international reputation in the field of critical psychiatry, particularly in relation to advocating for race equity in #MentalHealth.
August 25, 2025 at 9:02 AM
On 13 September, Careif will be supporting an event to celebrate the life and legacy of Dr Suman Fernando, who died earlier in the year aged 92. Dr Fernando had an international reputation in the field of critical psychiatry, particularly in relation to advocating for race equity in #MentalHealth.
Dr Mariam Bhaila, Careif's newest Associate, recently delivered an online workshop titled Understanding Trauma and Working in a Trauma-Informed Way on behalf of Careif, in collaboration with Fountain House, Lahore. She was supported by Professor Rachel Tribe.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Event - Online workshop: Understanding trauma and working in a trauma-informed way — CareIf
Dr Mariam Bhaila, our newly appointed Associate, recently delivered an online workshop titled Understanding Trauma and Working in a Trauma-Informed Way on behalf of Careif, in collaboration with…
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August 18, 2025 at 7:01 AM
Dr Mariam Bhaila, Careif's newest Associate, recently delivered an online workshop titled Understanding Trauma and Working in a Trauma-Informed Way on behalf of Careif, in collaboration with Fountain House, Lahore. She was supported by Professor Rachel Tribe.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Based on the Careif book - Social Justice, Social Discrimination and Mental Health - a workshop event last month asked the question ‘Is advocacy work within #MentalHealth, an issue of social justice or an inappropriate challenge to professional neutrality?’
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Event - Workshop based on Careif’s new book ‘Social Justice, Social Discrimination, and Mental Health’ — CareIf
Ben Amponsah and Rachel Tribe (Chair of Careif) conducted an engaging and informative workshop on day 1 of the British Psychological Society’s Division of Counselling Psychology Conference 2025 …
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August 11, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Based on the Careif book - Social Justice, Social Discrimination and Mental Health - a workshop event last month asked the question ‘Is advocacy work within #MentalHealth, an issue of social justice or an inappropriate challenge to professional neutrality?’
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
'Exercising our rights' is a new report by @centreformh.bsky.social which highlights the fact that people with #MentalHealth difficulties face major barriers to fitness and leisure opportunities.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/item/bo...
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/item/bo...
Boost access to gyms and leisure centres for people with mental health difficulties, says new report - Centre for Mental Health
We're calling on leisure centres, gyms and local councils to do more to tackle the invisible barriers that stop people with mental health difficulties from accessing their services.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk
August 9, 2025 at 9:26 AM
'Exercising our rights' is a new report by @centreformh.bsky.social which highlights the fact that people with #MentalHealth difficulties face major barriers to fitness and leisure opportunities.
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/item/bo...
www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/news/item/bo...
All at Careif are deeply saddened by the news that Patrick 'Rick' O'Shea has passed away. Rick was a longstanding Patron and supporter of our work.
Our sincerest condolences go out to his family.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Our sincerest condolences go out to his family.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Patrick ‘Rick’ O’Shea passes away — CareIf
We are saddened to announce the death of Patrick ‘Rick O’Shea, one of Careif’s longstanding Patrons and a passionate supporter of our work.
www.careif.org
July 28, 2025 at 7:13 PM
All at Careif are deeply saddened by the news that Patrick 'Rick' O'Shea has passed away. Rick was a longstanding Patron and supporter of our work.
Our sincerest condolences go out to his family.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
Our sincerest condolences go out to his family.
www.careif.org/news-and-eve...