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£300K Fund Aims to Combat Bipolar Stigma in Communities

10/22/2025

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The CAPE project in the United Kingdom receives £300,169 from NIHR to address bipolar disorder stigma in African and Caribbean communities.
The project includes culturally sensitive psychoeducation to improve access to mental health care.
Michael Gamble (mental health advocate) sees his male-focused awareness efforts echoed by the UK initiative targeting underrepresented communities.
In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, traditional beliefs hinder understanding of mental health, highlighting the need for education and systemic change.

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Story summary

The CAPE project in the United Kingdom receives £300,169 from NIHR to address bipolar disorder stigma in African and Caribbean communities.
The project includes culturally sensitive psychoeducation to improve access to mental health care.
Michael Gamble (mental health advocate) sees his male-focused awareness efforts echoed by the UK initiative targeting underrepresented communities.
In Pakistan's Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, traditional beliefs hinder understanding of mental health, highlighting the need for education and systemic change.