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Prof Cecilia Chan

Prof. Cecilia Chan is Si Yuan Professor in Health and Social Work at HKU. She is also director of the HKJC-HKU ExCEL3 Project, and Vice-Chair of the Executive Committee, The Hong Kong Society for Rehabilitation. She is an experienced social worker renowned for her creative innovations of integrating eastern philosophies and practices into her integrative therapy as well as her work on psychosocial oncology, end-of-life care, health and mental health, death and bereavement studies. Prof.

Dr Adrian Cheong

Dr. Cheong is a cardiologist who practices personalised medicine for patients. He graduated fromthe University of Oxford and spent years working in the UK. His fellowship training was a HopitalBichat Claude-Bernard, Paris, focusing on minimally invasive valve, artery and venousprocedures.  Dr. Cheong is an open-minded cardiologist who follows the latest scientific research and appliesfindings and cutting-edge surgical techniques in a personalised manner to perfectly fit the lifestyle,personal preferences and body status of each patient. He

Eddie Cheung

With a rich background in high-end hospitality, client engagement, leadership, and management. Born and raised in Sweden, Eddie has spent the last decade in Hong Kong, immersing himself in the vibrant culture and dynamic business environment. Passionate about wellness, mental health, and self-improvement, Eddie believes in the transformative power of exercise and the gym. His commitment to personal growth and well-being is reflected in both his professional and personal life, where he continuously strives to

Paul Farmer

Paul Farmer has been Chief Executive of Mind, the leading mental health charity working in England and Wales since May 2006. Paul is Chair of the NHS England Independent Oversight & Advisory Group which brings together health and care leaders and experts to oversee the current mental health long term plan for the NHS in England. He co-authored ‘Thriving at Work’ for the government, setting out how to transform mental health in work places. Paul

George Grant

George Grant began his journey into mental health following the death of his younger brother Laurence in northern Laos in 2017. Taking-up Laurence’s ambition to establish a mental health charity in Hong Kong, where he lived and worked, George began working with Mind HK to develop a new virtual mental health assistant called Help Me, powered through artificial intelligence and machine learning. This ambitious project aims to connect users to an intelligent virtual agent capable

Carol Liang

Carol is a public health and mental health practitioner. As the former Deputy CEO (2022–2026) and Communications Lead of Mind HK, Carol has helped drive the organisation’s growth since its inception in 2017. In these roles, she provided strategic oversight across fundraising, digital transformation, communications, and stigma-reduction programming. She continues to support the charity’s vision as a Board Advisor. Carol’s work focuses on bridging the gap between clinical insights and public health principles to support

Sheena Liang

As Executive Director at Magusta Group, Sheena is responsible for the real estate firm’s London portfolio of assets. Earlier in her career, Sheena was a journalist covering the people and parties in high society and all manner of luxury lifestyle. She wrote for titles such as Prestige, Centurion, The Peninsula magazine. At 30, she became the youngest ever Editor of Hong Kong Tatler. Sheena currently serves as a Director of the Keel Foundation. Sheena is

Eugenia Lo

After a well-established senior career spanning more than 20 years in financial advisory, corporate financial and investigative due diligence in the commercial sector, Eugenia re-focused her efforts on strategic and venture philanthropy, social innovation and social entrepreneurship in 2016. As the former CEO of a Hong Kong- based registered charitable organisation addressing venture philanthropy and impact investment, Eugenia advised non-profit organisations and social enterprise start-ups, working on different social challenges in Hong Kong e.g. poverty

Catherine Loui

Catherine Loui is a Managing Director and Head of Human Resources (Asia) for Morgan Stanley.Catherine was born in Hong Kong and relocated to Sydney for high school. She studied and worked in Sydney until 1994 when she returned to Hong Kong.Catherine holds a Master of Laws from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of New South Wales.Prior to joining Morgan Stanley Human Resources, Catherine

Mark Peaker

Since retiring from a diversified international career in finance in 2001, Mark co-founded 3812 Gallery with Calvin Hui, one of the leading contemporary galleries in Hong Kong. Mark is the Chairman of Shakespeare 4 All, an NGO focused on using theatre for the benefit of children’s education and development. In addition, Mark was a past Vice-Chairman of fundraising for the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children, one of Hong Kong’s oldest charities. He

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What is iACT Service?

Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT®) is one of the services from Mind HK. Trained Wellbeing Practitioners will offer initial assessment and early intervention for people dealing with mild to moderate symptoms of depression, anxiety, or other emotional difficulties.

The service includes 6-8 sessions of low-intensity psychological support, the flexibility of the service allows individuals to receive free and timely support when needed.

If you’re aged between 18 – 65 and are facing some emotional challenges, we would like to invite you to take an online assessment for us to gain a better understanding of your current emotional struggles.

If you’re eligible, we’ll get you connected with a Wellbeing Practitioner within two weeks to sort out the next steps.

The service runs for about 3 months and includes 6-8 support sessions, tailored to your needs.

 

We encourage you to attend all sessions and actively practice the tips and exercises provided by your Wellbeing Practitioner.

We take your privacy seriously. Your chats with the Wellbeing Practitioner are confidential.

 

We won’t share any of your info unless you’ve provided consent or if there are risks detected.

This programme isn’t suitable for people facing emergencies, major setbacks, or those diagnosed with serious or complex mental health conditions.

 

If you’re having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, this programme might not meet your needs, so please seek help right away. You can check out Mind HK’s “Find Help Now” page for immediate information and services.

Most of our Wellbeing Practitioners have backgrounds in psychology or counselling and are passionate about mental health. They’ve gone through about 140 hours of intensive training and completed at least 120 hours of supervised clinical practice over 9 months to ensure the quality of service.

 

They’re trained by accredited local experts in the mental health field, including clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, counsellors, and psychiatrists. Plus, we regularly check how effective our services are. All service outputs and performances are subject to consistent monitoring.

Who is suitable for participating in this programme?

This programme welcomes anyone between the ages of 18 and 65 who may be feeling lost or facing emotional difficulties. Please note that this programme is not suitable for individuals diagnosed with severe or complex mental health conditions.

This programme is not suitable for individuals diagnosed with severe or complex mental health conditions, but suitable for those who experience mild to severe moderate anxiety, mild to moderate depression, or other emotional challenges. If you are currently experiencing a major setback or even having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please visit the “Find Help Now” page on our Mind HK’s website for immediate information and services.

After signing up, our Wellbeing Practitioner will contact you within two weeks to schedule a convenient time for a 45-minute conversation, either via video or phone call, according to your preference. During the conversation, the Wellbeing Practitioner will understand your current situation and help you gain a better understanding of your emotional state based on the questionnaire you filled out during application. Additionally, they will provide recommendations for appropriate community resources based on your needs, helping you take an important first step in taking care of your mental health.

Although the intervention procedure is mostly standardised, Wellbeing Practitioners will work flexibly with clients to address individual presenting problems and unique characteristics.

Our Wellbeing Practitioners are trained to support people who experience mild to moderate mental health difficulties primarily. This programme is not suitable for the situations mentioned above. If you are currently experiencing a major setback or even having thoughts of suicide or self-harm, please visit the “Find Help Now” page on our Mind HK’s website for immediate information and services.

Your conversations with the Wellbeing Practitioner are absolutely confidential. Any information about you will not be shared with anyone without your consent unless you or others are at immediate risk or the Wellbeing Practitioner has reason to believe that you may be in imminent danger.
Supervisors will monitor trainees’ development throughout the placement to ensure that they are meeting the required level of competency to pass the training course at the end of the placement.

Yes, it is necessary to book an appointment in advance by filling out the form. Additionally, you can select one of the five stores yourself. We will allocate clients to different Wellbeing Practitioners based on their chosen location.

Before having the conversation, we will ask you to fill out a basic questionnaire for preliminary screening assessment. This screening process aims to ensure that the training received by the Wellbeing Practitioners is sufficient to meet the needs of the individuals receiving the service. If it is determined after the screening assessment that the service is not suitable for you, Mind HK will provide alternative recommendations to ensure your safety and support.

For adults who are suitable for this service, all Wellbeing Practitioners have received training on how to identify and respond to safety and risk issues. If you have any concerns about the support process, the Wellbeing Practitioners have appropriate measures in place and will develop response plans based on the urgency of the situation. They can also access support from clinical practitioners from Mind HK or participating organisations.

What private training does Mind HK provide?

Mind HK provides 4 themes of mental health training, including: Supporting Self, Supporting Others, Family Wellbeing and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion).

 

Check out the brochure here for more information.

Mind HK provides a wide range of standardised mental health training, which can be tailored to different circumstances. Chat with our team to explore more! 

Our trainers come from a diverse, accredited pool of clinically experienced professionals. Check out our trainers’ biographies here.

Yes, the Mental Health First Aid class of Mind HK is internationally accredited by the MHFA International. The content and certification is delivered by trainers certified from the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. You can find out our trainers accreditation here.

We are here to support your mental health education journey! Reach out to us and chat with our team.

Mark Peaker

Since retiring from a diversified international career in finance in 2001, Mark co-founded 3812 Gallery with Calvin Hui, one of the leading contemporary galleries in Hong Kong. Mark is the Chairman of Shakespeare 4 All, an NGO focused on using theatre for the benefit of children's education and development. In addition, Mark was a past Vice-Chairman of fundraising for the Hong Kong Society for the Protection of Children, one of Hong Kong's oldest charities. He is also a Founding Member of SKETCH HONG KONG, an NGO created to assist in the development of artistic talent and promotion of preservation of cultural heritage of Hong Kong. His passion for fine wine and dining led him to be a regular fine dining reviewer for Tatler and a part-time thespian, having appeared in various works in Hong Kong. Mark is an avid skier, an unexceptional golfer and a passionate home chef.