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Two days, two ways to discover what we have learned about non-Chinese youth mental well-being—and what we can do next.   Read more

A knowledge-transfer report on culturally responsive youth mental health support, evidence-informed practice, and cross-sector collaboration in Hong Kong Read more

We are delighted to announce the successful completion of the first Train-the-Trainer Summer School, held from 11–15 August 2025. This was not just a series of workshops, but an intensive 5-day, full-day programme that guided 40 non-Chinese youth from various schools across Hong Kong through a sequential ladder of learning—from the theoretical foundations of mental health, to practical peer support skills, and finally to the principles of community advocacy and leadership. Read more

We are pleased to announce the publication of our research paper titled “‘As I know, there is nothing there for our people’: Unmasking mental health literacy and help-seeking attitudes among ethnic minorities in Hong Kong” in the Journal of Asian Public Policy. This study, conducted by Prof. Naubahar Sharif, Dr. Wenjin Chen, Miss Mengyuan Niu, and Prof. Zhiming Cheng, explores how mental health understanding of ethnic minority older adults, particularly South Asians, is influenced by both ethnic factors and their interaction with health systems in Hong Kong. Read more

In a thought-provoking contributed column in am730, Chan Ying-tung Cassy, Project Manager at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), shares compelling insights from her interview as part of RTHK's Community Involvement Broadcasting Service program “The Age of Social Innovators 2.0.” Read more

HK01 recapped an interview with Chan Ying-tung Cassy from the mental health project team, emphasizing the urgent need for culturally sensitive services for Hong Kong's ethnic minorities due to stigma, language barriers, and resource gaps. Read more

Our Project Manager, Chan Ying-tung Cassy, addressed mental health challenges faced by ethnic minorities in Hong Kong during a recent RTHK CIBS interview. Read more

The research project explores mental health among ethnic minority elderly in Hong Kong, highlighting the need for culturally tailored approaches and policy changes to improve inclusivity and community empowerment.   Read more

Cultivating Understanding: Team Highlights Mental Health at Cultural Diversity Event Read more

The Mental Health Project Team at the Division of Public Policy, the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) is delighted to share that we successfully hosted a campus tour for a group of Indian senior citizens (65+) on November 9, 2023. This activity was filled with nostalgia, laughter, insightful conversations, and shared learning experiences, reflecting the ethos of our project and the spirit of inter-cultural and inter-generational understanding. Read more