CO-CAPTAIN Project
@co-captain.bsky.social
Optimising health care pathways: cancer prevention for people with mental ill health.
Project funded by the #EuropeanCommission 's #HorizonEurope programme.
www.cocaptain.eu
Project funded by the #EuropeanCommission 's #HorizonEurope programme.
www.cocaptain.eu
The European Parliament published a new study on cancer inequalities and its message is clear: mental health remains an overlooked dimension in cancer prevention and care.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2025/765809/EPRS_STU(2025)765809_EN.pdf
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2025/765809/EPRS_STU(2025)765809_EN.pdf
January 7, 2026 at 9:02 AM
The European Parliament published a new study on cancer inequalities and its message is clear: mental health remains an overlooked dimension in cancer prevention and care.
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2025/765809/EPRS_STU(2025)765809_EN.pdf
https://www.europarl.europa.eu/RegData/etudes/STUD/2025/765809/EPRS_STU(2025)765809_EN.pdf
Too often, health systems fail to integrate mental health care into cancer prevention strategies.
People with severe mental illness are less likely to be screened and often diagnosed later (Lancet Psychiatry, 2019)
CO-CAPTAIN seeks more accessible, supportive and people-centred prevention.
People with severe mental illness are less likely to be screened and often diagnosed later (Lancet Psychiatry, 2019)
CO-CAPTAIN seeks more accessible, supportive and people-centred prevention.
November 27, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Too often, health systems fail to integrate mental health care into cancer prevention strategies.
People with severe mental illness are less likely to be screened and often diagnosed later (Lancet Psychiatry, 2019)
CO-CAPTAIN seeks more accessible, supportive and people-centred prevention.
People with severe mental illness are less likely to be screened and often diagnosed later (Lancet Psychiatry, 2019)
CO-CAPTAIN seeks more accessible, supportive and people-centred prevention.
Across Europe, men are more likely to delay seeking medical help, which affects both their overall health and access to prevention.
CO-CAPTAIN walk alongside people experiencing mental ill-health, offering a navigation model that doesn’t just inform — it listens, supports, and moves forward together
CO-CAPTAIN walk alongside people experiencing mental ill-health, offering a navigation model that doesn’t just inform — it listens, supports, and moves forward together
November 18, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Across Europe, men are more likely to delay seeking medical help, which affects both their overall health and access to prevention.
CO-CAPTAIN walk alongside people experiencing mental ill-health, offering a navigation model that doesn’t just inform — it listens, supports, and moves forward together
CO-CAPTAIN walk alongside people experiencing mental ill-health, offering a navigation model that doesn’t just inform — it listens, supports, and moves forward together
World Lung Cancer Day
Lung cancer remains one of the most deadly — and preventable — forms of cancer. While tobacco use, pollution, and exposure to toxins are well-known risk factors, there are other invisible barriers too: stigma, mental ill-health, and unequal access to prevention and screening.
Lung cancer remains one of the most deadly — and preventable — forms of cancer. While tobacco use, pollution, and exposure to toxins are well-known risk factors, there are other invisible barriers too: stigma, mental ill-health, and unequal access to prevention and screening.
November 17, 2025 at 11:02 AM
World Lung Cancer Day
Lung cancer remains one of the most deadly — and preventable — forms of cancer. While tobacco use, pollution, and exposure to toxins are well-known risk factors, there are other invisible barriers too: stigma, mental ill-health, and unequal access to prevention and screening.
Lung cancer remains one of the most deadly — and preventable — forms of cancer. While tobacco use, pollution, and exposure to toxins are well-known risk factors, there are other invisible barriers too: stigma, mental ill-health, and unequal access to prevention and screening.
Yesterday, the 2025 New Medical Economics Awards were announced — recognising innovation, impact, and commitment across the fields of health and social care in Spain.
We are proud that CO-CAPTAIN was among the winners for Best Social and Health Awareness Campaign👏👏👏
We are proud that CO-CAPTAIN was among the winners for Best Social and Health Awareness Campaign👏👏👏
November 14, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Yesterday, the 2025 New Medical Economics Awards were announced — recognising innovation, impact, and commitment across the fields of health and social care in Spain.
We are proud that CO-CAPTAIN was among the winners for Best Social and Health Awareness Campaign👏👏👏
We are proud that CO-CAPTAIN was among the winners for Best Social and Health Awareness Campaign👏👏👏
#Movember begins, a global movement raising awareness of men's health — especially mental health, cancer prevention, and suicide prevention.
Let’s break the silence and promote real conversations about mental wellbeing, vulnerability, and equitable access to cancer prevention services for all.
Let’s break the silence and promote real conversations about mental wellbeing, vulnerability, and equitable access to cancer prevention services for all.
November 1, 2025 at 9:02 AM
#Movember begins, a global movement raising awareness of men's health — especially mental health, cancer prevention, and suicide prevention.
Let’s break the silence and promote real conversations about mental wellbeing, vulnerability, and equitable access to cancer prevention services for all.
Let’s break the silence and promote real conversations about mental wellbeing, vulnerability, and equitable access to cancer prevention services for all.
According to the WHO, breast cancer is the most common cancer globally, with over 2.3 million cases in 2020.
At #COCAPTAIN, we work with communities to co-create support systems that meet people where they are — emotionally, socially, and structurally.
#BreastCancerAwareness
At #COCAPTAIN, we work with communities to co-create support systems that meet people where they are — emotionally, socially, and structurally.
#BreastCancerAwareness
October 31, 2025 at 9:02 AM
According to the WHO, breast cancer is the most common cancer globally, with over 2.3 million cases in 2020.
At #COCAPTAIN, we work with communities to co-create support systems that meet people where they are — emotionally, socially, and structurally.
#BreastCancerAwareness
At #COCAPTAIN, we work with communities to co-create support systems that meet people where they are — emotionally, socially, and structurally.
#BreastCancerAwareness
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. When detected early, the 5-year survival rate is over 90% — a powerful reminder that screening saves lives.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
October 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
According to the World Health Organization, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer at some point in their lives. When detected early, the 5-year survival rate is over 90% — a powerful reminder that screening saves lives.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
Prevention is not just a message — it’s a model
As #BreastCancerAwareness Month comes to a close, let’s remember that awareness is just the first step.
What people need is ongoing support, clear guidance, and a system that adapts to their reality.
#COCAPTAIN
As #BreastCancerAwareness Month comes to a close, let’s remember that awareness is just the first step.
What people need is ongoing support, clear guidance, and a system that adapts to their reality.
#COCAPTAIN
October 21, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Prevention is not just a message — it’s a model
As #BreastCancerAwareness Month comes to a close, let’s remember that awareness is just the first step.
What people need is ongoing support, clear guidance, and a system that adapts to their reality.
#COCAPTAIN
As #BreastCancerAwareness Month comes to a close, let’s remember that awareness is just the first step.
What people need is ongoing support, clear guidance, and a system that adapts to their reality.
#COCAPTAIN
Too often, barriers like language, transport, mental health, or lack of information stand between a person and a simple screening.
At CO-CAPTAIN, we are working to change that.
Because prevention must be designed for real lives, not perfect scenarios.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
At CO-CAPTAIN, we are working to change that.
Because prevention must be designed for real lives, not perfect scenarios.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
October 14, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Too often, barriers like language, transport, mental health, or lack of information stand between a person and a simple screening.
At CO-CAPTAIN, we are working to change that.
Because prevention must be designed for real lives, not perfect scenarios.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
At CO-CAPTAIN, we are working to change that.
Because prevention must be designed for real lives, not perfect scenarios.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
🏆 We’re honoured to share some exciting news!
CO-CAPTAIN has been awarded the Best Social and Health Communication Campaign at the 2025 New Medical Economics Awards — recognising our commitment to raising awareness about cancer prevention in people living with mental illness.
CO-CAPTAIN has been awarded the Best Social and Health Communication Campaign at the 2025 New Medical Economics Awards — recognising our commitment to raising awareness about cancer prevention in people living with mental illness.
October 13, 2025 at 9:03 AM
🏆 We’re honoured to share some exciting news!
CO-CAPTAIN has been awarded the Best Social and Health Communication Campaign at the 2025 New Medical Economics Awards — recognising our commitment to raising awareness about cancer prevention in people living with mental illness.
CO-CAPTAIN has been awarded the Best Social and Health Communication Campaign at the 2025 New Medical Economics Awards — recognising our commitment to raising awareness about cancer prevention in people living with mental illness.
On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reaffirm:
There is no effective cancer prevention without mental health care at its core.
Emotional wellbeing, trust, and psychological safety are essential to accessing screening, understanding risk, and following through with care.
#COCAPTAIN
There is no effective cancer prevention without mental health care at its core.
Emotional wellbeing, trust, and psychological safety are essential to accessing screening, understanding risk, and following through with care.
#COCAPTAIN
October 10, 2025 at 11:02 AM
On this #WorldMentalHealthDay, we reaffirm:
There is no effective cancer prevention without mental health care at its core.
Emotional wellbeing, trust, and psychological safety are essential to accessing screening, understanding risk, and following through with care.
#COCAPTAIN
There is no effective cancer prevention without mental health care at its core.
Emotional wellbeing, trust, and psychological safety are essential to accessing screening, understanding risk, and following through with care.
#COCAPTAIN
There is no cancer prevention without mental health support.
At #COCAPTAIN, we support people facing barriers like fear, stigma, or anxiety — because mental wellbeing is essential to accessing care.
There’s no equity in cancer care without mental health at the core.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
At #COCAPTAIN, we support people facing barriers like fear, stigma, or anxiety — because mental wellbeing is essential to accessing care.
There’s no equity in cancer care without mental health at the core.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
October 10, 2025 at 8:01 AM
There is no cancer prevention without mental health support.
At #COCAPTAIN, we support people facing barriers like fear, stigma, or anxiety — because mental wellbeing is essential to accessing care.
There’s no equity in cancer care without mental health at the core.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
At #COCAPTAIN, we support people facing barriers like fear, stigma, or anxiety — because mental wellbeing is essential to accessing care.
There’s no equity in cancer care without mental health at the core.
#WorldMentalHealthDay
Mental health and breast cancer prevention are closely linked. Fear, anxiety, stigma, or past experiences can keep people from seeking help early.
Our navigators offer not just guidance — but emotional support, helping people overcome the barriers that often go unspoken.
#BreastCancerAwareness
Our navigators offer not just guidance — but emotional support, helping people overcome the barriers that often go unspoken.
#BreastCancerAwareness
October 7, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Mental health and breast cancer prevention are closely linked. Fear, anxiety, stigma, or past experiences can keep people from seeking help early.
Our navigators offer not just guidance — but emotional support, helping people overcome the barriers that often go unspoken.
#BreastCancerAwareness
Our navigators offer not just guidance — but emotional support, helping people overcome the barriers that often go unspoken.
#BreastCancerAwareness
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, we join the global call to raise awareness about breast cancer. Early detection saves lives — but only when people can access the care they need, understand their options, and feel supported throughout the process.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
This October, we join the global call to raise awareness about breast cancer. Early detection saves lives — but only when people can access the care they need, understand their options, and feel supported throughout the process.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
October 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
Breast Cancer Awareness Month
This October, we join the global call to raise awareness about breast cancer. Early detection saves lives — but only when people can access the care they need, understand their options, and feel supported throughout the process.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
This October, we join the global call to raise awareness about breast cancer. Early detection saves lives — but only when people can access the care they need, understand their options, and feel supported throughout the process.
#BreastCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN
We are pleased to share that the CO-CAPTAIN poster, presented during the VII International Congress of the Polish Society for Public Health, has been selected for inclusion in the post-conference publication:
https://e-methodology.eu/index.php/e-methodology/article/view/1550
https://e-methodology.eu/index.php/e-methodology/article/view/1550
September 10, 2025 at 8:03 AM
We are pleased to share that the CO-CAPTAIN poster, presented during the VII International Congress of the Polish Society for Public Health, has been selected for inclusion in the post-conference publication:
https://e-methodology.eu/index.php/e-methodology/article/view/1550
https://e-methodology.eu/index.php/e-methodology/article/view/1550
🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood cancer is not only a medical challenge — it’s a deeply human one. Behind every diagnosis is a child, a family, and a journey filled with uncertainty, strength, and resilience.
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU
Childhood cancer is not only a medical challenge — it’s a deeply human one. Behind every diagnosis is a child, a family, and a journey filled with uncertainty, strength, and resilience.
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU
September 1, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🎗️ September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
Childhood cancer is not only a medical challenge — it’s a deeply human one. Behind every diagnosis is a child, a family, and a journey filled with uncertainty, strength, and resilience.
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU
Childhood cancer is not only a medical challenge — it’s a deeply human one. Behind every diagnosis is a child, a family, and a journey filled with uncertainty, strength, and resilience.
#ChildhoodCancerAwareness #COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU
🧭 We’re looking for your help.
CO-CAPTAIN is a European project making cancer prevention more accessible — especially for people living with mental ill health.
If you live in Austria, Greece, Poland or Spain, find out how to take part:
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU #HealthEquity
CO-CAPTAIN is a European project making cancer prevention more accessible — especially for people living with mental ill health.
If you live in Austria, Greece, Poland or Spain, find out how to take part:
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU #HealthEquity
June 30, 2025 at 8:12 AM
🧭 We’re looking for your help.
CO-CAPTAIN is a European project making cancer prevention more accessible — especially for people living with mental ill health.
If you live in Austria, Greece, Poland or Spain, find out how to take part:
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU #HealthEquity
CO-CAPTAIN is a European project making cancer prevention more accessible — especially for people living with mental ill health.
If you live in Austria, Greece, Poland or Spain, find out how to take part:
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN #CancerPreventionEU #HealthEquity
Today CO-CAPTAIN was presented at the “Health for All?” symposium in Rijeka, Croatia.
We shared how our Patient Navigation model supports access to #CancerPrevention for people with #MentalHealth conditions — building fairer, healthier urban systems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN
We shared how our Patient Navigation model supports access to #CancerPrevention for people with #MentalHealth conditions — building fairer, healthier urban systems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN
June 12, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Today CO-CAPTAIN was presented at the “Health for All?” symposium in Rijeka, Croatia.
We shared how our Patient Navigation model supports access to #CancerPrevention for people with #MentalHealth conditions — building fairer, healthier urban systems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN
We shared how our Patient Navigation model supports access to #CancerPrevention for people with #MentalHealth conditions — building fairer, healthier urban systems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#COCAPTAIN
🩺 Millions in Europe report unmet medical needs due to cost, distance or delays (Eurostat via Euronews).
At #COCAPTAIN, we address this through Patient Navigation — making cancer prevention accessible for people with mental health problems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#HealthEquity
At #COCAPTAIN, we address this through Patient Navigation — making cancer prevention accessible for people with mental health problems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#HealthEquity
June 6, 2025 at 8:03 AM
🩺 Millions in Europe report unmet medical needs due to cost, distance or delays (Eurostat via Euronews).
At #COCAPTAIN, we address this through Patient Navigation — making cancer prevention accessible for people with mental health problems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#HealthEquity
At #COCAPTAIN, we address this through Patient Navigation — making cancer prevention accessible for people with mental health problems.
🔗 cocaptain.eu
#HealthEquity
Tobacco is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer.
But quitting smoking is not just about willpower: it's about access.
At #COCAPTAIN we support inclusive strategies so that people facing mental health problems get the support they need.
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #EUCancerPlan
But quitting smoking is not just about willpower: it's about access.
At #COCAPTAIN we support inclusive strategies so that people facing mental health problems get the support they need.
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #EUCancerPlan
May 31, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Tobacco is one of the leading preventable causes of cancer.
But quitting smoking is not just about willpower: it's about access.
At #COCAPTAIN we support inclusive strategies so that people facing mental health problems get the support they need.
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #EUCancerPlan
But quitting smoking is not just about willpower: it's about access.
At #COCAPTAIN we support inclusive strategies so that people facing mental health problems get the support they need.
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #EUCancerPlan
💭 What if everyone could access cancer prevention — regardless of mental health?
At #COCAPTAIN, we ask this daily. And we act: through research, pilots and people-first solutions.
As #EWAC2025 ends, we move forward.
Cancer prevention must include everyone. No exceptions.
#EWAC2025 #EUCancerPlan
At #COCAPTAIN, we ask this daily. And we act: through research, pilots and people-first solutions.
As #EWAC2025 ends, we move forward.
Cancer prevention must include everyone. No exceptions.
#EWAC2025 #EUCancerPlan
May 30, 2025 at 8:01 AM
💭 What if everyone could access cancer prevention — regardless of mental health?
At #COCAPTAIN, we ask this daily. And we act: through research, pilots and people-first solutions.
As #EWAC2025 ends, we move forward.
Cancer prevention must include everyone. No exceptions.
#EWAC2025 #EUCancerPlan
At #COCAPTAIN, we ask this daily. And we act: through research, pilots and people-first solutions.
As #EWAC2025 ends, we move forward.
Cancer prevention must include everyone. No exceptions.
#EWAC2025 #EUCancerPlan
In Austria, Greece, Poland and Spain, CO-CAPTAIN is piloting adapted Patient Navigation models to:
✔️ Identify barriers
✔️ Test solutions
✔️ Engage communities
✔️ Generate scalable evidence
#EWAC2025 #COCAPTAIN #CancerPrevention #MentalHealth #PatientNavigation #EUCancerPlan
✔️ Identify barriers
✔️ Test solutions
✔️ Engage communities
✔️ Generate scalable evidence
#EWAC2025 #COCAPTAIN #CancerPrevention #MentalHealth #PatientNavigation #EUCancerPlan
May 29, 2025 at 8:01 AM
In Austria, Greece, Poland and Spain, CO-CAPTAIN is piloting adapted Patient Navigation models to:
✔️ Identify barriers
✔️ Test solutions
✔️ Engage communities
✔️ Generate scalable evidence
#EWAC2025 #COCAPTAIN #CancerPrevention #MentalHealth #PatientNavigation #EUCancerPlan
✔️ Identify barriers
✔️ Test solutions
✔️ Engage communities
✔️ Generate scalable evidence
#EWAC2025 #COCAPTAIN #CancerPrevention #MentalHealth #PatientNavigation #EUCancerPlan
🧠 Mental health & cancer prevention are deeply connected — yet often treated separately.
At #COCAPTAIN, with support from Mental Health Europe, we push for rights-based, inclusive prevention that leaves no one behind.
🔗 https://cocaptain.eu
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #HealthEquity
At #COCAPTAIN, with support from Mental Health Europe, we push for rights-based, inclusive prevention that leaves no one behind.
🔗 https://cocaptain.eu
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #HealthEquity
May 28, 2025 at 8:02 AM
🧠 Mental health & cancer prevention are deeply connected — yet often treated separately.
At #COCAPTAIN, with support from Mental Health Europe, we push for rights-based, inclusive prevention that leaves no one behind.
🔗 https://cocaptain.eu
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #HealthEquity
At #COCAPTAIN, with support from Mental Health Europe, we push for rights-based, inclusive prevention that leaves no one behind.
🔗 https://cocaptain.eu
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #HealthEquity
🔍 Cancer prevention starts with understanding — but access to information isn’t equal.
At #COCAPTAIN, we support health literacy and person-centred guidance so mental health challenges don’t block informed choices.
🔗 https://cocaptain.eu
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #PatientNavigation
At #COCAPTAIN, we support health literacy and person-centred guidance so mental health challenges don’t block informed choices.
🔗 https://cocaptain.eu
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #PatientNavigation
May 27, 2025 at 8:01 AM
🔍 Cancer prevention starts with understanding — but access to information isn’t equal.
At #COCAPTAIN, we support health literacy and person-centred guidance so mental health challenges don’t block informed choices.
🔗 https://cocaptain.eu
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #PatientNavigation
At #COCAPTAIN, we support health literacy and person-centred guidance so mental health challenges don’t block informed choices.
🔗 https://cocaptain.eu
#EWAC2025 #CancerPrevention #PatientNavigation