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Careif @careif.org · 1d

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'.

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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 @careif.org · 1d

The report also makes six recommendations, one of which is that the Government should include Indo-Caribbean as a separate category in the next #census to enable better tracking of health and wellbeing outcomes, as well as identifying potential areas for targeted intervention.

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Careif @careif.org · 1d

The report examines the history of the Indo-Caribbean community in the UK, the prevalence of #MentalHealth conditions among the community, barriers to accessing mental health services, and the existing services available.

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Careif @careif.org · 1d

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...

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

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Careif @careif.org · 4d

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:

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“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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Careif @careif.org · 5d

A limited number of tickets are still available for the launch event. Visit our eventbrite listing and use the offer code 'FRIENDSOFTHESOURCE' to get tickets for only £5!

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!

www.eventbrite.co.uk

Careif @careif.org · 5d

The evening will start with the launch event for our book 'Social Justice, Social Discrimination and Mental Health'. Professor Rachel Tribe (Careif Trustee) has written a preview of the event for The Psychologist (@psychmag.bsky.social)
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Careif @careif.org · 5d

The film tells a powerful story about a British-Pakistani rapper Zed, who is on the brink of stardom when a sudden illness forces him to return home and face the family and heritage he left behind.

Careif @careif.org · 5d

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

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Careif @careif.org · 6d

Find out more on the Rich Mix website: richmix.org.uk

Rich Mix

Culture for A Changing City. Rich Mix is a dynamic arts centre, charity and creative hub in the heart of east London.

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Careif @careif.org · 6d

Film summary:

When a respected elder’s dance at a wedding goes viral, his world unravels under the weight of moral scrutiny. Sarmad Khoosat’s poignant film examines shame, faith, and the search for dignity in a conservative society.

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Careif @careif.org · 6d

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).

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Careif @careif.org · 8d

Two more exciting films await us on Thursday and Friday this week ('Zindagi Tamasha' and 'Mogul Mowgli'!

Find out more on @ukasianfilmfest.bsky.social's website: www.tonguesonfire.com

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Giving Wings to South Asian Roots Since 1998

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Careif @careif.org · 8d

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.

Panel from film festival screening, including Careif Trustee Dr Jed Boardman (second from right) and Careif Patron Professor Dinesh Bhugra (far right).

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Careif @careif.org · 9d

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.

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Careif @careif.org · 10d

Find out more about Tongues on Fire and the UK Asian film festival (@ukasianfilmfest.bsky.social) on their website: www.tonguesonfire.com

Homepage

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Careif @careif.org · 10d

The festival concludes next Friday with a film and an event that celebrates the recent publication of the Careif book 'Social Justice, Social Discrimination and Mental Health'.

Info about the films and how you can register for the book launch event is online: www.careif.org/news-and-eve...

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.

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Careif @careif.org · 10d

There will be five films shown in total. Tonight's film ('Provoked') is being shown at The Garden Cinema in Covent Garden and will be followed by a panel discussion. The next two films are being shown tomorrow (Sunday) at Rich Mix cinema in Shoreditch.

Careif @careif.org · 10d

This collaboration offers a unique opportunity to promote mental health awareness, minimise the stigma frequently found in relation to mental health issues all around the world and stimulate open debate while celebrating the power of film.

Careif @careif.org · 10d

🎥 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.

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Careif @careif.org · 10d

Careif @careif.org · 12d

The film - which features an ensemble cast of Anil Kapoor, Shefali Shah, Priyanka Chopra, Ranveer Singh, Anushka Sharma and Farhan Akhtar - explores emotional repression and mental health issues.

Careif @careif.org · 12d

Directed by Zoya Akhtar, the film tells the story of the Mehras, a dysfunctional family who invite their family and friends on a 10-day cruise trip to celebrate the parents' 30th wedding anniversary and later reconcile.

Careif @careif.org · 12d

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.

Poster for the film 'Dil Dhadakne Do' being shown as part of the Unspoken film festival. Poster shows details of where and when film is being shown and features a photo of the four principal cast members leaning on each other's back and smiling as they look towards the camera.

Careif @careif.org · 14d

"I hope that the Festival will help reduce stigma and encourage individuals and families to come forward if they need help. I am grateful to two wonderful charities: Careif and the Psychiatry Research Trust for their extraordinary support.”

Careif @careif.org · 14d

Professor Bhugra (former President, @RCPsych.bsky.social and Careif patron) commented:

“I am delighted to be involved in this initiative. Our communities often shy away from seeking help due to a sense of shame thereby prolonging the illness and reducing the likelihood of better outcomes..."