Dr. Lucy Lord, MBE, is a founding Partner of Central Health Medical Practice and an Obstetrician who has been a key player in Hong Kong’s healthcare sector for the past 30 years.She is the Founder and present Executive Chair of Mind HK. In January 2023, Lucy was awarded an MBE in the UK’s New Year Honours List “for services to Health in Hong Kong”. In 2014, Dr. Lucy Lord, in collaboration with other partners and
Based in Hong Kong for the past 30 years, Jim is passionate about promoting positive health and fitness across broader society in general. He has first hand experience of the challenges that people are facing to maintain a healthy lifestyle, mentally and physically. He has been actively involved in the Mind Hong Kong board for the past 5 years. He has raised sponsorship money for both Mind HK and Mind UK by running several marathons
Mr Andrew Wong joined the Hong Kong Government as an Administrative Officer in August 1982 and rose to the rank of Administrative Officer Staff Grade A1 in September 2006. He graduated with a Bachelor degree in business management from The Chinese University of Hong Kong in 1982 and undertook a post-graduate course in public administration at Oxford University in 1983. Mr Wong has served in various bureaux and departments since joining the Hong Kong Government.
Dee is the President of Brands and Retailing for Tessellation Group, of which she also serves as a Director. Dee is a board member of the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and M Plus Museum Limited. She sits on the Hong Kong Trade Development Council’s Hong Kong – Europe Business Council and serves on the Board of Trustees for the Esquel-Y.L. Yang Education Foundation and Asia House, as well as the Board of Mind HK.
Ann is founder of the Weez Project which is dedicated to improving the mental health well-being of young people and to youth suicide prevention. Ann was Chief Operating Officer at ESF Educational Services from 2006-2017 where she led Hong Kong’s largest after school sports and language learning programme and ESF’s network of five kindergartens. Prior to joining the education sector, Ann spent 19 years with HSBC in the UK and Hong Kong. She held senior
Olivia Parker joined the board of Mind Hong Kong in May 2018. She cares deeply about the mental health conversation and movement here but her ‘real job’ is as a journalist – she currently works as an editor on the International Edition of The New York Times. A Brit from various parts of Britain, she moved to Hong Kong from London in January 2017 in search of adventure and travel and to learn about Asia
Ms. Nikki Ng Mien Hua, aged 43, has been serving as a Non-Executive Director of Sino Land Company Limited, Tsim Sha Tsui Properties Limited, and Sino Hotels (Holdings) Limited since August 2023. She joined the Group in 2002 and had previously been the Group General Manager, participating in managing the leasing operations and hotels of the Group. She is a member of the Environmental, Social and Governance Steering Committee of the Company and a director
Dr Hannah Reidy was the founding CEO of Mind HK. She launched the charity at the inaugural Hong Kong Mental Health Conference in 2017, and led the organisation through the start-up phase and into its current form before handing over to Dr Candice Powell in 2022. Prior to her position at Mind HK, Hannah worked extensively with Mind in the UK, including as a Trustee of Wandsworth and Westminster Mind. Hannah is a UK trained
Yvette Man-yi Kong joined Mind Hong Kong right after competing at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Olympics and became a founding board member at its inception in 2017. She shared her mental health experiences from her athletic career to advocate for mental wellbeing on platforms such as CNN and TEDx. Additionally, Kong contributes her expertise to the Lululemon Global Advisory Board on Mental Wellbeing and as an advisor to Bhutan’s Institute of Happiness. An educator
Marc is currently a portfolio manager for his family office. He is one of the pioneers of proprietary high frequency day trading during the internet boom in the late 90’s. He has written many trading algorithms for his own funds and for consulting other financial institutions. e.g. Investment Banks, Central Banks and Hedge Funds. He is an entrepreneur at heart and has been in many different industries including fashion and restaurant business. Now he has
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 struggle.
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.
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.
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.
Marc is currently a portfolio manager for his family office. He is one of the pioneers of proprietary high frequency day trading during the internet boom in the late 90's. He has written many trading algorithms for his own funds and for consulting other financial institutions. e.g. Investment Banks, Central Banks and Hedge Funds. He is an entrepreneur at heart and has been in many different industries including fashion and restaurant business. Now he has ventured into physical rehabilitation and performance training sector.
Marc has spent ample time advocating for mental illness awareness, and is eager to continue destigmatizing mental health and addiction in Hong Kong.