At Careif, we: + 🙌 respect the traditions and values of individual societies & cultures + 👫 encourage people to work together, share experiences and inspire others + 💖 promote positive changes and facilitate the creation of good quality care ➡️ www.careif.org/our-mission

Dr Koravangattu Valsraj, Trustee and Vice Chair at Careif, comments on a recent report from the Centre of Mental Health: Strengths-based support for neurodivergent children and young people: evidence for reform.

There's 1 week left to apply for our 'Rick O’Shea Award', a prize to encourage and recognise outstanding contributions by UK medical students in understanding, researching, and addressing #MentalHealth challenges within the construction industry. More details here: www.careif.org/rick-oshea-a...

Thanks for covering this @careif.org. Our webinar exploring this report is coming up on Thursday - www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/webinar-trau...

Careif is delighted to announce the publication of the 2nd edition of a book 'Working with Interpreters in Mental Health'. This was edited by our Chair Professor Rachel Tribe with two colleagues, Dr Kate Thompson and Dr Hitesh Raval. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

Our latest blog post by Dr Mariam Bhaila looked at the findings from a recent report from @centreformh.bsky.social and Coffee Afrik CIC which found that people from racialised communities in the UK experience disproportionately high levels of trauma. www.careif.org/blog/2026-3-...

On 16 April, Professor Rachel Tribe is chairing an event organised by United Against Inhumanity (UAI) and the University of East London (UEL). The event will bring together leading experts to discuss the mental health and psychosocial wellbeing of #refugees. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

There is just under three weeks left for UK medical students to enter our new Rick O'Shea Award that is focused on the issue of #MentalHealth in the #Construction industry. Submit an abstract for a chance to win up to £500! www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

Last year the The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) produced a report on 'Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025': www.ciob.org/industry/res...

Careif is pleased to announce the launch of the 'Rick O’Shea Award for medical students'. This new award has been set up in memory of our Patron Patrick 'Rick' O'Shea who tragically passed away in 2025.

Careif is pleased to announce the launch of the 'Rick O’Shea Award for medical students'. This new award has been set up in memory of our Patron Patrick 'Rick' O'Shea who tragically passed away in 2025.

In a new blog post for Careif, Dr Mariam Bhaila writes about a recent report from centreformh.bsky.social and Coffee Afrik CIC that looks at 'Trauma-informed care and racialised communities'.

Reminder: Careif are pleased to be involved in offering a new event on 24 March which will provide *free* joint training for psychologists and interpreters working within #MentalHealth. More details here 👇 www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

Writing his first blog post for Careif, Dr Koravangattu Valsraj looks at the recent phenomenon of social media being used to encourage organised fights between schools in London. In the context of this, he discusses the importance of early #MentalHealth support. www.careif.org/blog/2026-3-...

#IndoCaribbean communities have shaped the UK for over 75 years and helped rebuild Britain post WW2—yet remain invisible in our health data. New findings show health inequalities. It’s time the Indo Caribbean population is counted. See our report: static1.squarespace.com/static/624a0...

Careif are pleased to be involved in offering a new event on 24 March in London which will provide free joint training for psychologists and interpreters working within #MentalHealth.

Careif Chair, Professor Rachel Tribe, has written a blog post that looks back at the life of Dr Suman Fernando who passed away last year. This post also includes a video from a recent event that celebrated the life and legacy of Dr Fernando. www.careif.org/blog/2026-2-...

Our vision at Careif is that sharing knowledge changes lives. We work in collaboration with global stakeholders in #MentalHealth, and on fostering strategic links, nationally and internationally, with like-minded organisations.

We recently shared the news that Professor Rachel Tribe, the current chair of Careif, has been awarded the Fukuhara award for Advanced International Research and Service by the International Council of Psychologists. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

We're pleased to welcome Anselm Eldergill as our latest Associate. He's a solicitor and an associate at Doughty Street Chambers and an Honorary Professor of Mental Health and Mental Capacity Law at @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social

At Careif, we: + 🙌 respect the traditions and values of individual societies & cultures + 👫 encourage people to work together, share experiences and inspire others + 💖 promote positive changes and facilitate the creation of good quality care ➡️

We are pleased to announce that Professor Rachel Tribe, the current chair of Careif, has been awarded the Fukuhara award for Advanced International Research and Service by the International Council of Psychologists. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

At Careif, we: + 🙌 respect the traditions and values of individual societies & cultures + 👫 encourage people to work together, share experiences and inspire others + 💖 promote positive changes and facilitate the creation of good quality care ➡️ buff.ly/4cEaEFf

Careif are delighted to be involved in an upcoming webinar:' A Geopsychiatry Perspective on Research, Policy, and Practice' that will take place on 26 January 2026, 2pm. Register here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/webinar-a-...

It's been a busy and productive year at Careif. We've hosted and supported many events, most notably including the ‘Unspoken’, #MentalHealth film festival in October. 2025 also saw the publication of our new book 'Social Justice, Social Discrimination and Mental Health'.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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

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).

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.

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.

🎥 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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

🎥 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.

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...

📅 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...

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...

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...

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...

'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...

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...