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Careif @careif.org · 29/09/2026
Careif is delighted to be an official partner of Unspoken Mental Health Film Festival for the second year running. Taking place in London from 9–11 October, the festival will feature films, discussions and panel Q&As exploring mental health, identity, family, culture and growing up South Asian.
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Careif @careif.org · 08/09/2026
Careif invites you to celebrate the launch of the second edition of 'Working with Interpreters in Mental Health', edited by Professor Rachel Tribe (Careif Chair), Dr Kate Thompson and Dr Hitesh Raval.
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Event - Join us to celebrate the launch of the new edition of Working with Interpreters in Mental Health — CareIf
Careif invites you to celebrate the launch of the second edition of Working with Interpreters in Mental Health , edited by Professor Rachel Tribe, Dr Kate Thompson and Dr Hitesh Raval. Join us on …
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Careif @careif.org · 07/09/2026
Dr Kate Thompson and Professor Rachel Tribe (Chair of Careif) led a well-received workshop at the British Psychological Society's Division of Counselling Psychology annual conference in Manchester.
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Event - workshop on language support in health services — CareIf
Dr Kate Thompson and Professor Rachel Tribe (Chair of Careif) led a well-received workshop at the British Psychological Society's Division of Counselling Psychology conference in Manchester. They…
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Careif @careif.org · 24/07/2026
In a new blog post, Careif Associate Dr Mariam Bhaila reflects on a workshop that Careif delivered on 'Understanding trauma and working in a trauma-informed way'; this explored what trauma means, how it lives in the body and shapes behaviour, and what it truly means to work in a trauma-informed way.
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Careif @careif.org · 19/07/2026
On 22 April, the charity Refugee Resource invited Careif to deliver a training session for their Counselling and Psychotherapy Team on Working with Interpreters and across cultures in Mental Health and, specifically, in trauma-informed counselling sessions. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
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Event - Careif trains Refugee Resource's counselling team on working with interpreters — CareIf
On 22 April, the Oxfordshire-based charity Refugee Resource invited Careif to deliver a training session for their Counselling and Psychotherapy Team on Working with Interpreters and across…
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Careif @careif.org · 13/07/2026
It's been a busy spring for Careif Chair, Professor Rachel Tribe who has been giving keynote talks and running workshops in India and Sri Lanka. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
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Careif Chair delivers keynotes and workshops across India and Sri Lanka — CareIf
Careif Chair, Professor Rachel Tribe, visited India and Sri Lanka in the spring after receiving invitations to run workshops or give talks there. She had a very successful trip which included giving…
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Careif @careif.org · 02/07/2026
Careif’s latest Associate, Gašper Kosič, summarises the key insights from a new report by the Centre for Mental Health (@centreformh.bsky.social) and collaborators, which looks at how #racism is deeply embedded in systems and institutions, negatively affecting #MentalHealth throughout the lifespan.
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Careif @careif.org · 27/06/2026
One of the collections in CARE — our archive of #refugee resources — describes a range of arts therapies tailored to meet the needs of traumatised children, including those from refugee backgrounds. www.careif.org/archive/chil...
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Creative art therapies with traumatised children including refugee children — CareIf
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Careif @careif.org · 23/06/2026
On #WorldRefugeeDay this year, Careif launched CARE: the Careif Archive of Refugee Empowerment. This is a free, hand-curated archive of more than 2,000 resources to support the #MentalHealth and wellbeing of refugees and asylum seekers.
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Careif @careif.org · 20/06/2026
One of our collections for CARE focuses on #MentalHealth organisations that provide resources and information that can be utilised by refugee and asylum-seeking children, their families, friends, and caregivers, as well as health and social care professionals supporting them. #WorldRefugeeDay
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Human Rights Watch @hrw.org · 20/06/2026
On #WorldRefugeeDay, we remember why people are forced to flee. The right to seek asylum is under threat globally. States have a responsibility to uphold it under international law.
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency @unhcr.org · 19/06/2026
Different stories. Different journeys. One shared human right is to seek safety. #WorldRefugeeDay
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Careif @careif.org · 20/06/2026
Today on #WorldRefugeeDay we are thrilled to launch the Careif Archive of Refugee Empowerment (CARE) 🧡 CARE contains >2,000 hand-curated resources to support refugees, asylum seekers, and the professionals working with them. www.careif.org/archive/home
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CARE - Careif Archive of Refugee Empowerment — CareIf
CARE supports and empowers refugees and asylum-seeking individuals as they navigate the challenges of adjusting to life in a new country.
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Careif @careif.org · 16/06/2026
On 19 June, Professor Rachel Tribe is co-chairing a free online webinar which will bring together leading experts to discuss children’s #MentalHealth in armed conflict, displacement, and war. This has been organised by the International Institute of Geopsychiatry. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
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Event - Webinar: Mental health of children in armed conflicts — CareIf
On 19 June, Professor Rachel Tribe (Chair of Careif) is co-chairing an online webinar which will bring together leading experts to discuss children’s mental health in armed conflict, displacement,…
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Careif @careif.org · 30/05/2026
What is our vision at Careif? Our vision 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. 🌍
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Careif @careif.org · 23/05/2026
Careif trustee Professor Afzal Javed — a leading mental health expert and former head of the World Psychiatric Association — has been speaking about the psychological toll of displacement, highlighting it as an underappreciated but growing global challenge. www.careif.org/news-and-eve...
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Careif trustee highlights mental health impact of displacement — CareIf
Careif trustee Professor Afzal Javed — a leading mental health expert and former head of the World Psychiatric Association — has been speaking about the psychological toll of displacement,…
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Careif @careif.org · 08/05/2026
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
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Our mission and values — CareIf
Careif is an international mental health charity that works towards increasing awareness of mental health conditions and the mental health of everyone across all countries and cultures.
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Careif @careif.org · 03/05/2026
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.
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Careif @careif.org · 24/04/2026
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...
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Rick O'Shea Award — CareIf
In memory of our Patron, Rick O’Shea, who tragically passed away in 2025, we have established The Rick O’Shea Award, an annual prize for medical students. The award is intended to encourage and recogn...
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Centre for Mental Health @centreformh.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
Thanks for covering this @careif.org. Our webinar exploring this report is coming up on Thursday - www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/webinar-trau...
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Webinar: Trauma‑informed care and racialised communities - Centre for Mental Health
Join Centre for Mental Health and the NHS Race and Health Observatory for a webinar marking the launch of our new report, Trauma‑informed care and racialised communities.
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Careif @careif.org · 20/04/2026
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...
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‘Working with Interpreters in Mental health’ - new edition of book edited by Careif Chair — CareIf
Careif is delighted to announce the publication of the second edition of a book Working with Interpreters in Mental Health edited by our Careif Chair Professor Rachel Tribe with two colleagues, Dr…
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Careif @careif.org · 18/04/2026
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-...
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Trauma-informed care and racialised communities: moving from language to practice — CareIf
Dr Mariam Bhaila writes about a recent report that looks at Trauma-informed care and racialised communities . Dr Bhaila notes the growing emphasis on trauma-informed approaches within the NHS but com...
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Careif @careif.org · 13/04/2026
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...
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Event - Promoting the psychosocial wellbeing of refugees — CareIf
On 16 April, Professor Rachel Tribe (Chair of Careif) is chairing an event at the University of East London (UEL) which will bring together leading experts to discuss the mental health and psychosocia...
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Careif @careif.org · 11/04/2026
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...
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Rick O’Shea Award for medical students — CareIf
In memory of our Patron, Rick O’Shea, who tragically passed away in 2025, we have established The Rick O’Shea Award, an annual prize for medical students. The award is intended to encourage and recognise outstanding contributions by medical students in understanding, researching, and addressing me
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Careif @careif.org · 30/03/2026
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...
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Understanding Mental Health in the Built Environment 2025
A Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) report on mental health in the built environment in 2025.
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Careif @careif.org · 23/03/2026
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.
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Careif @careif.org · 23/03/2026
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.
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Careif @careif.org · 20/03/2026
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'.
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Centre for Mental Health (@centreformh.bsky.social)
Speaking up for social justice in mental health. Find out more https://www.centreformentalhealth.org.uk/
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Careif @careif.org · 13/03/2026
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...
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Event - Free training: psychologists and interpreters working within mental health — CareIf
Careif are pleased to be involved in offering a new event on 24 March which will provide free training for psychologists and interpreters working within mental health. The event will provide a free ...
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Careif @careif.org · 09/03/2026
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-...
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Beyond the headlines: “London wars - red vs blue” – a mental health perspective — CareIf
Writing his first blog post for Careif, Dr Koravangattu Valsraj, (Trustee and Vice Chair at Careif) looks at the recent phenomenon of social media being used to encourage organised fights between scho...
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Careif @careif.org · 05/03/2026
#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...
Front cover of Careif Indo-Caribbean report set against a dark blue background.
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Careif @careif.org · 02/03/2026
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.
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Careif @careif.org · 27/02/2026
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-...
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Celebrating the life and legacy of Dr Suman Fernando: a pioneer in critical mental health theory and practice — CareIf
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 celeb...
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Careif @careif.org · 15/02/2026
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.
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Careif @careif.org · 03/02/2026
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...
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Careif Chair wins distinguished award for international research and service — CareIf
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. This award was...
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Careif @careif.org · 22/01/2026
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
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Careif @careif.org · 18/01/2026
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 ➡️
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Our mission and values — CareIf
Careif is an international mental health charity that works towards increasing awareness of mental health conditions and the mental health of everyone across all countries and cultures.
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Careif @careif.org · 09/01/2026
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...
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Careif Chair wins distinguished award for international research and service — CareIf
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. This award…
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Careif @careif.org · 07/01/2026
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
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Careif @careif.org · 05/01/2026
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-...
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Webinar- A Geopsychiatry Perspective on Research, Policy, and Practice
Join us online to explore how geopsychiatry is shaping research, policy, and practice in mental health! Register before 18th January 2026
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Careif @careif.org · 22/12/2025
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'.
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Careif @careif.org · 01/11/2025
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...
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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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Careif @careif.org · 16/10/2025
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...
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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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Careif @careif.org · 13/10/2025
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...
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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 · 10/10/2025
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...
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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 · 09/10/2025
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 · 08/10/2025
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).
Poster for Unspoken film festival showing an image from Zindagi Tamasha with the protagonist (Arif Hassan as Rahat Khawaja) leaning against the shoulder of his wife (Samiya Mumtaz as Farkhanda) and combing her air with his eyes closed. Poster also shows details of where and when the film is being shown along with a logo of the film festival and of the sponsors.
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Careif @careif.org · 06/10/2025
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 · 05/10/2025
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 · 04/10/2025
🎥 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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