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We want to hear from you! [Mind HK Survey 2024]

One of Mind HK’s core goals is to develop educational resources and services relevant to your needs.

(23rd January 2024 – Hong Kong) – Hong Kong mental health charity Mind HK announces its annual “Move It for Mental Health 2024”

Are you interested in knowing about your current emotional wellbeing? 

Have you thought about seeking support for your emotional health but weren’t sure where to start? 

Hosted by Mind HK and MINDSET Hong Kong and sponsored by Jardine Matheson Group, in honour of their antistigma campaign “More[…]

Supporting mental well-being for all this holiday season!
Mind HK enhances their “Help Me Virtual Assistant”
with emotional check-in features and interactive self-help activities

(20th December 2023 – Hong Kong) – The holiday period is a time of joy and celebration for most of us.

A letter from Mind HK CEO, Dr Candice Powell: 

Dear Mind HK community,

As we approach the holiday season,

We are excited to announce our “Improving Access to Communities Therapies (iACT) Programme – Wellbeing Practitioner Training Course” is now open for application until 31 Dec,

We are excited to share that Mind HK has been selected as a charity partner for the 2024 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon 2024 taking place on January 21,

Mind Mental Health Hong Kong Limited (Mind HK) 
2023 Policy Recommendations for Mr John Lee, Chief Executive of Hong Kong 

Celebrate World Mental Health Month with Mind HK’s Mental Health Restaurant Week 2023 this October!
Indulge in culinary delights from over 90 of the city’s most beloved eateries to improve mental health in Hong Kong

We are excited to announce the appointment of Ms. Charlotte Tottenham as Mind HK’s first-ever Acting Chief Development Officer (CDO),

( Hong Kong, 2 August 2023 ) – Mind HK’s latest research on the Hong Kong mental health landscape revealed improvements in the general population’s mental health and well-being.

We’re pleased to share via our  Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT) programme, remote, short term mental health services are now available online to Hong Kong residents! 

We are thrilled to announce a special collaboration between Mind HK and local mooncake company,

Help Me, our bilingual virtual assistant, has been updated! 

You can now use Help Me to access information on mental health and mental health services anytime and anywhere.

Join our Summer Internship Programme!

If you are aged 18 or above, a bilingual tertiary student in Hong Kong,

Mind HK invites NGO staff in Hong Kong to fill out the following survey to better understand NGO wellbeing:

Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GHT8FWG 

Mind HK has been offering mental health training for NGOs for the last few years and in light of this,

Refresh your body, mind and soul with a walk in nature. 
Mind HK’s[…]

Mind HK is pleased to announce the launch of its new Youth Wellbeing Practitioner (YWP) online service platform. This is Mind HK’s first programme offering direct service to the community.

Mind HK Launches New Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) Training Programme to Improve Accessibility to Early Mental Health Support for Local Adults

Become a PW[…]

As Hong Kong opens back up, everyone in Hong Kong needs to open up as well. With more than 20% of people experiencing a mental health problem,

(14th November 2022 – Hong Kong) – The “More Than A Label” anti-stigma campaign was launched by Mind HK in partnership with the Jardine Matheson Group’s charity – MINDSET Hong Kong (MINDSET) in 2021.

Mind HK is pleased to announce the launch of its Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner (PWP) training programme. The programme is a continuation of Mind HK’s existing youth wellbeing practitioner programme,

Food for Thought & Time to Talk!

Mind HK to Celebrate its 5th Anniversary with
Hong Kong’s First Ever Mental Health Restaurant Week 2022 

Dine Out at the City’s Favourite Restaurants and Support Mental Health this October

Help us understand mental health care and literacy in Hong Kong! One of Mind HK’s core goals is to develop educational resources and programme about mental health that is relevant to your needs.

The Mind Hong Kong (Mind HK) Board of Directors is delighted to announce that Dr. Candice Powell has been appointed as Mind HK’s new Chief Executive Officer,

“Our Mental Health Stories: Speaking Up Against Stigma”, is the first event of its kind featuring 10+ story-sharing sessions with Mind HK ambassadors.

If you are aged below 24, a bilingual tertiary school student in Hong Kong, passionate about mental health and would like to get hands-on experience in working in a local mental health charity,

(7th April 2022 – Hong Kong) – Mind HK, a local mental health and registered S88 charity (91/16471),

A message from our CEO, Dr Hannah Reidy:

To all of our wonderful Mind HK supporters. I wanted to connect with you personally to let you know that I have taken the decision to move into an Advisory role for Mind HK after I return from maternity leave towards Autumn.

In response to the increasing mental health impacts of the 5th wave of the pandemic, Mind HK will be offering a programme consisting of 3-workshops, with the aim of equipping in[…]

(Hong Kong, 25 January 2022) – It’s no secret that exercise is good for our bodies, but do you know moving is good for our minds too?

Read our strategy here

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Dear all,

On behalf of Mind HK, […]

(Hong Kong, 2 December 2021) – Mental health is of increasing concern in Hong Kong’s notoriously high stressed society, especially among youth.

(7th October 2021 – Hong Kong) – Today, Mind HK, a local charity committed to improving awareness and understanding of mental health,

Mind HK’s “More Than a Label: This is our story” Exhibition in Sheung Wan

Get inspired with 30 local personal stories of mental health journeys on World Mental Health Day

(21st September 2021 – Hong Kong) – As part of their ongoing mission to improve awareness and understanding of mental health in Hong Kong,

Mind HK is in the process of developing its new strategy and wants to hear from you! Your feedback will play an integral part in the development process.

Mind HK and MINDSET are pleased to announce its training course on Youth Wellbeing Practitioner (YWP), using an Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) framework,

In honour of Mental Health Awareness Week (May 10-16th) and its theme “Nature”, we are pleased to share some data on the impact of exercising in nature on mental health.

Winners of the Mind HK Media Awards were announced at a virtual awards ceremony on Thursday, April 22nd. Congratulations to all winners, and a big thank you to all journalists, dig[…]

Please note that Mind HK is a non-front line charity and is not able to offer clinical placement or internship of that nature.

The Mind HK Media Awards team is pleased to announce the Mind HK Media Awards 2020 finalists. The full list of finalists can be found here. 

April marks the start of Stress Awareness Month and this year we are focusing on work-life balance. Globally, Hong Kong ranks 45th in work-life balance and the top overworked city (KISI,

Become a Mind HK Expert by Experience Ambassador
Join us to Share your Mental Health Story!

The stigma surrounding mental health is common in Hong Kong,

Exercise plays an important role in preventing and treating mental health problems, yet 80% of Hongkongers do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity.

Deadline has been extended to Dec 18 at 5 PM, submit your work now!

We are excited to announce the Mind HK Media Award 2020 is now open for entries!

(Hong Kong, 5 October 2020) In advance of World Mental Health Day on 10 October, Mind Hong Kong (Mind HK) announced today the launch of ‘#BehindTheMask’,

We are pleased to inform you that we will be moving to our new address from 28 Sept 2020 onward.

International and local mental health experts come together to launch
‘Hong Kong Mental Health Conference 2020: Youth in Focus’ presented by Mind HK

 Online registrations are now live via https://hkmentalhealthconference.com/

•  2020 research indicates that 43% of Hongkongers note a decline in their mental health during the early months of the coronavirus pandemic.

Mind HK will be hosting the Hong Kong Mental Health Conference 2020 in November 2020.

Mind HK, KELY Support Group (KELY), and The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong (SBHK) have joined forces to co-organise the “Support Youth Mental Health and Suicide Prevention” fundraising campaign to support our young people’s mental health and future. 

PRESS RELEASE: Coolminds website and workshops launch, bringing a new mental health resource for HK youth
A joint initiative from Mind HK and KELY Support Group,

PregMIND SURVEY: Risk factors for anxiety and depression among pregnant women during the COVID-19 pandemic

As the COVID-19 pandemic has a great impact on many aspects of everyday life,

Mind HK would like to know how you are managing your mental health during the COVID-19 Pandemic

This online survey is about your mental health and wellbeing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

 On January 14th Mind Hong Kong (Mind HK) celebrated the role of the media in reducing the stigma of mental health with its annual Media Awards.

Exercise can play a significant role in maintaining mental health, yet more than half of Hongkongers do not achieve recommended levels of physical activity

#moveitformentalhealth #moveithk

(Hong Kong,

Mind HK Media Awards 2019: SUBMISSIONS NOW OPEN

Following the success of last year’s[…]

Encourage Hong Kong people to look after wellbeing by dealing with pressure

Hong Kong – 10 April 2019 – We have all experienced stressful moments and being under pressure is a normal part of life.

Mind Hong Kong Unveils New Research Ahead of
World Mental Health Day on 10 October
New findings present a contrasting look into attitudes toward mental health in Hong Kon[…]