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...

At a recent Careif training event in Pakistan, participants received online training to spot the signs in someone who is thinking of suicide and have a conversation that could help save their life. www.careif.org/news-and-eve... #MentalHealth

In a new blog post for Careif, Dr Jed Boardman looks at social security benefits and the recent controversial proposals to tighten the rules for access to Personal Independence Payment (PIP) disability benefits. www.careif.org/blog/2025-7-...

It’s been a busy time for Careif. Here is a round-up of some of the recent engagements and events that we have been involved with over the last few months. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

To celebrate the launch of our new book 'Social Justice, Social Discrimination, and Mental Health: Theory, Practice, and Professional Issues' we spoke to the authors who contributed chapters. They told us about the importance of their work: www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJlX...

🎉We are delighted to share the news that Careif trustee, Professor Afzal Javed, has received an OBE in the King's Birthday Honours for services to #MentalHealth. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

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

"The benefits system isn’t working. This is an opportunity for the Government to change the system for the better." Tracy Willits shares Pauline's experience of trying to access #PIP, and sets out the worrying implications of proposed changes for people with severe mental illness.

On 21 May, The ATTUNE Project are holding a webinar on 'Understanding mechanisms and mental health impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences'. Find out more and register here: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/2302c7...

We all know that #MentalHealth services are facing increasing demands. This report by the Centre for Mental Health provides clear recommendations and a rationale for prioritising six areas of investment. We hope that the government will take notice.

FYI: ATTUNE are holding their 3rd and final Impact and Dissemination Conference on Friday 27 June. This is a project *for* young people, designed *by* young people. Find out more and sign up here: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/attunes-3r...

Another excellent, evidence-based review from the Centre for Mental Health that highlights the need to invest smartly in early years services.

This report identifies a significant number of people whose, often long term, needs are not adequately met by #MentalHealth services. We need to step up to the challenge of providing more imaginative and adequate services that will be fit for those with a wide range of needs.

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 know that people with #MentalHealth conditions are often excluded from civic participation.This report highlights the barriers the barriers that they face when it comes to exercising their voting rights. Clinicians and mental health services have an important role to play in this process.

This review has important implications for policy makers and #MentalHealth service providers who need to place a greater emphasis on the provision of safe and secure living environments for this population. This may help improve the mental health of refugees.

Earlier this week we shared an update on the ATTUNE project - a project using creative arts methodologies to explore and understand the mechanisms behind poor adolescent #MentalHealth, including Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

New paper alert, out today! Feasibility and acceptability of a solution-focused approach to strengthen lay counselling for common mental disorders (DIALOG+) in Pakistan: mixed methods study www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

Careif supports the work of the ATTUNE project, which aims to provide an understanding the mechanisms and mental health impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs).

Funding opportunity: UKRI Mental Health Platform ECR Fellowships Applications are now open for Early Career Researchers looking to develop a project researching severe mental illness (SMI). 1-3 years | Up to £300k | UK-based Applications open 1st March - 30th April. Learn more: rebrand.ly/1b7612

This is a beautiful example of an effective intervention programme. The Centre for Mental Health are again exposing the inequalities in mental ill-health in the UK and the need to combat these.

Careif would like to bring to your attention an important seminar on #geopsychiatry that is being organised jointly by the World Psychiatric Association, the Asian Federation of Psychiatric Associations and the SAARAC Psychiatric Federation.

Careif Trustee Jed Boardman was recently invited to a screening of 'Pip, Pop, and a Pandemic' at @moneyandmentalhealth.org's office. This film provides a warm, human, and moving account of family members facing the difficulties associated with a severe and enduring mental illness. #MentalHealth

The Centre for Mental Health has taken a good look at some of the most important determinants of public ill-health. The tobacco, food, alcohol, and gambling sectors all make significant contributions to our country’s mental and physical ill-health and to the inequalities of health.

Stereotypes and systemic barriers limit refugee women and girls from chasing their dreams in science. Together, we can push for gender equality and create opportunities for all women. #WomenInScience.