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Honours

2025 Stanford’s List of World’s Top 2% Scientists
2025 Stanford’s List of World’s Top 2% Scientists
Prof. Cheryl H.K. CHUI Appointed Co-leader of GOLTC’s Innovation in Ageing Steering Group (2025)
Prof. Cheryl H.K. CHUI Appointed Co-leader of GOLTC’s Innovation in Ageing Steering Group (2025)
JC JoyAge Team Wins HKU Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2024 for Elderly Mental Wellness
JC JoyAge Team Wins HKU Faculty Knowledge Exchange Award 2024 for Elderly Mental Wellness
Prof. Ng Siu Man appointed as Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Social Work
Prof. Ng Siu Man appointed as Fellow of the Hong Kong Academy of Social Work
Prof. LAW Y.W. Frances Awarded HKU Rosie Young 90 Medal for Outstanding Young Woman Scholar
Prof. LAW Y.W. Frances Awarded HKU Rosie Young 90 Medal for Outstanding Young Woman Scholar
Prof. TSE S.K. Samson Wins 2024 Mental Health Foundation Award for Excellence in Care (Social Welfare)
Prof. TSE S.K. Samson Wins 2024 Mental Health Foundation Award for Excellence in Care (Social Welfare)

Featured Publications & Insights

“God will prosper you for doing this for me”: A Phenomenological Exploration of Older Carers Experiences of Informal Caregiving in Nigeria
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Many studies on informal caregiving experiences recruited samples from clinical settings or pre-existing datasets, resulting in suspected selection biases. There…
“God will prosper you for doing this for me”: A Phenomenological Exploration of Older Carers Experiences of Informal Caregiving in Nigeria
COVID-19-Related Diminished Peer HIV Communication Intentions Among Sexual and Gender Expansive Individuals in Kazakhstan
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The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted HIV service use among sexual and gender expansive (SGE) individuals in Kazakhstan and could further erode…
COVID-19-Related Diminished Peer HIV Communication Intentions Among Sexual and Gender Expansive Individuals in Kazakhstan
Asset-Based Community Development for Dementia-Friendly Communities (ABCD for DFC): Perspectives From Community Stakeholders
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Dementia-friendly communities (DFCs) have gained global prominence as a key strategy to enable older adults living with dementia to live…
Asset-Based Community Development for Dementia-Friendly Communities (ABCD for DFC): Perspectives From Community Stakeholders
Exploring gender differences in multidimensional social-emotional competence from developmental and cross-cultural perspectives
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Children and adolescents develop social-emotional competence (SEC) over time under the influence of gender-based cultural practices, though evidence is limited…
Exploring gender differences in multidimensional social-emotional competence from developmental and cross-cultural perspectives
Spatial Social Polarization and Cardiometabolic Disease Prevalence and Incidence: What Is the Role of the Neighborhood Environment?
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This study examines the spatial polarization of income and racial-ethnic groups as predictors of prevalent and incident cardiometabolic disease and…
Spatial Social Polarization and Cardiometabolic Disease Prevalence and Incidence: What Is the Role of the Neighborhood Environment?
Men’s mental health service engagement amidst the masculinity crisis: towards a reconstruction of traditional masculinity
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Mental health service underutilisation amongst men is common in the developed world, and Hong Kong is no exception. Some have…
Men’s mental health service engagement amidst the masculinity crisis: towards a reconstruction of traditional masculinity
Social Impacts of Multi-City HIV Research Participation Among Sexual and Gender Expansive Individuals in Kazakhstan
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Sexual and gender expansive (SGE) individuals in Kazakhstan are disproportionately affected by HIV yet stigma and discrimination pose ethical and…
Social Impacts of Multi-City HIV Research Participation Among Sexual and Gender Expansive Individuals in Kazakhstan
Who used in-home respite care and was it effective? A systematic review on the influencing factors and program effect of in-home respite care
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This systematic review aims to summarize the influencing factors and the program effect of in-home respite care in the global…
Who used in-home respite care and was it effective? A systematic review on the influencing factors and program effect of in-home respite care

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周永新:香港在李家超管治下的改變

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Insights

踏入2026年,回看過去一年,相信市民不會忘記的,是11月大埔宏福苑發生的五級大火。他們現在盼望的是,政府成立的獨立委員會能夠為事件找出真相,還災民公道之餘,更為建造業帶來實質改革,而不是把責任委過於個別人。唯有這樣的結果,才是真正汲取教訓。

周永新:香港在李家超管治下的改變
宏福苑五級火|當局救出逾200隻動物 愛協指會盡力協助寵物主人團聚

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“大埔宏福苑火災,火場中救出逾二百隻動物。愛護動物協會指會盡力提供協助,希望盡快將寵物交回主人團聚。
大火無情,住戶一夜間失去所有,令他們牽掛的除了家人,還有像家人一樣的牠們。
生命無分輕重,關注動物組織及多名義工,在宏福苑火災後,接到近300宗查詢,救出逾百隻小動物。”

宏福苑五級火|當局救出逾200隻動物 愛協指會盡力協助寵物主人團聚
大埔宏福苑五級火|火災後失眠焦慮腦海浮現畫面? 香港心理衞生會提醒留意身心警號+5招舒緩方法

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Mental Health

鑑於近日火災事故或對公眾造成精神健康影響,香港心理衞生會提醒市民留意自身及身邊人士的情緒反應,並於有需要時盡早尋求專業協助。

大埔宏福苑五級火|火災後失眠焦慮腦海浮現畫面? 香港心理衞生會提醒留意身心警號+5招舒緩方法
HKUMed holds ‘Institute of Philanthropy Medical and Health Scholarship-cum-Fellowship for Top Talent in the Mainland: Interdisciplinary and Composite Talents in Medicine, Disease Prevention and Control, and Management Training Programme’

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Under the auspices of the National Health Commission (NHC), the inaugural ‘Interdisciplinary and Composite Talents in Medicine, Disease Prevention and Control, and Management Training Programme’, organised by the School of Public Health, LKS Faculty of Medicine of the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed), concluded successfully after three weeks of intensive training. This initiative was made possible through a generous donation from the Institute of Philanthropy Medical and Health Scholarship-cum-Fellowship for Top Talent in the Mainland.

HKUMed holds ‘Institute of Philanthropy Medical and Health Scholarship-cum-Fellowship for Top Talent in the Mainland: Interdisciplinary and Composite Talents in Medicine, Disease Prevention and Control, and Management Training Programme’
扶康會辦“攜手前行:朋輩支援服務的創新與願景”研討

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Mental Health

澳門扶康會於二零零三年由一群志願人士創立,是一間非牟利之社會服務機構。現轄下有十二個服務單位,主要提供服務予智障人士、自閉症人士及精神康復者,學習更多技能及知識,使他們在身心各方面得到充分的發展。澳門扶康會亦積極為他們尋找更多外出工作機會,協助他們融入社會。澳門扶康會創會已邁入第二十二年頭,過去有幸一直得到社會各界的支持,讓澳門扶康會能持續以多元、創新的方式服務社群。

扶康會辦“攜手前行:朋輩支援服務的創新與願景”研討
社工醫護等較常面對「繼發性創傷壓力」 港聞

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身心過勞以外,有學者指出,助人的專業人士較常面對「繼發性創傷壓力」,繼而引發「慈悲疲勞」,影響深遠。
疫情為社會帶來衝擊,市民身心疲憊,加上留守長者及學童自殺問題湧現,社工面對人手和資源短缺疲於奔命。針對社工的職業過勞問題,非牟利慈善團體「自在社」推出支援計劃,並委託港大社會工作及社會行政學系展開「如何改善社工職業過勞」的學術研究調查。

社工醫護等較常面對「繼發性創傷壓力」 港聞
精神健康|參加公司活動後失聯 41歲銀行經理墮海身亡 曾向妻子透露工作壓力大

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Mental Health

香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系副教授黃蔚澄博士(Paul)曾在受訪時表示,每人都會有負面情緒,故自我覺察和排解很重要,身邊人的觀察亦是關鍵。他強調,細心留意生活細節,可及時阻止輕生行為;若情況未有改善,建議尋求專業協助。

精神健康|參加公司活動後失聯 41歲銀行經理墮海身亡 曾向妻子透露工作壓力大
壽臣山豪宅雙屍命案|34歲母疑產後抑鬱輕生女兒同告不治 醫生拆解產後抑鬱徵兆:50%產前已有端倪

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Mental Health

近年輕生事件有上升趨勢,香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系副教授黃蔚澄博士(Paul)曾表示,社會不同階層的人皆有自身情緒的觸發點。他指,學童多以家庭、學業壓力為主;成年人多因為工作壓力;而長者多因為身體健康問題,如受長期疾病或身體疼痛問題困擾。

壽臣山豪宅雙屍命案|34歲母疑產後抑鬱輕生女兒同告不治 醫生拆解產後抑鬱徵兆:50%產前已有端倪
周永新:重推公屋「租置計劃」為何踟躕不前

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Insights

【明報文章】今年施政報告公布前,坊間盛傳政府將重推公屋「租置計劃」,並於施政報告裏解釋措施的具體安排。到了施政報告公布當日,行政長官李家超對租置計劃零着墨,公眾難免諸多猜疑。其後,李家超被問及是否不再推出租置計劃,他的回應是:現時有39個屋邨納入計劃,仍有共3.1萬個租置單位未售出,加上租置屋邨的管理問題仍在研究如何解決,所以「現階段並非是適合作決定的時間」。

 

周永新:重推公屋「租置計劃」為何踟躕不前
民建聯銀髮經濟發展聯盟舉辦圓桌會議 探討從退休規劃到消費轉型

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Ageing

為響應行政長官2025年施政報告中提出成立「社會高齡化對策工作組」,民建聯「銀髮經濟發展聯盟」今日(29日)舉行圓桌會議。「聯盟」召集人兼立法會議員李世榮表示,會議上各嘉賓都針對高齡化社會帶來的挑戰與機遇,以及銀髮經濟的發展路徑進行交流和討論。是次會議出席者包括商務及經濟發展局副局長陳百里、香港城市大學人文社科院副院長(科研)、大灣區研究中心(GBA Cluster)主任、公共及國際事務系教授王小虎、香港大學秀圃老年研究中心總監樓瑋群教授,以及嶺南大學亞太老年學研究中心總監陳澤群教授。

民建聯銀髮經濟發展聯盟舉辦圓桌會議 探討從退休規劃到消費轉型
‘Seek help to prevent tragedy from suicide’

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Mental Health

A local university professor on Wednesday said those who lend money need to bear their share of responsibility when it comes to suicide due to financial pressures.

The call came as the city marked World Suicide Prevention Day and as the University of Hong Kong’s Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention presented its latest round of local suicide data.

The centre’s director, Professor Paul Yip, said creditors need to consider whether their loans would cause debtors stress that might result in suicide.

He added that men between the age of 24 and 39 are more vulnerable and require more attention.

“Their help-seeking behaviour is not very good… when they experience problems I think they just do not know where they can turn for help.”

He urged everyone to think of the effect suicide can leave on one’s loved ones, including families.

Data from the centre also showed that the suicide rate for those under the age 15 had decreased by 50 percent.

However, it also showed that overall suicide rates in Hong Kong have been rising since 2021, higher than the international average.

Yip says it is important for more people to be aware of their mental health and understand that it is not shameful to seek help.

He added that many would benefit from a simple three-hour session on how to talk to those struggling, especially since most first turn to their loved ones for help instead of professionals.

“The important thing is how to create an environment in which the people feel happy and hopeful.

“You are not alone, it is okay to not be okay and do come and seek help.”

Link: https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1822179-20250910.htm

‘Seek help to prevent tragedy from suicide’
Opinion | How a safer Hong Kong can change the narrative on suicide

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Mental Health

September 10 marks World Suicide Prevention Day, a vital global call to action that unites communities worldwide – including individuals, organisations and those with lived experience – to initiate crucial conversations and reaffirm our collective role in preventing suicide.

Opinion | How a safer Hong Kong can change the narrative on suicide
自殺率|本港2024年自殺率14.1超國際水平 25至39歲男性自殺率按年急升5.1

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Mental Health

香港大學防止自殺研究中心今日(10日)聯同生命熱線公布本港最新自殺數據,指去年香港自殺率為14.1,超出國際水平,亦較2023年的13.5上升0.6。而25至39歲男性自殺率增幅尤為明顯,按年急升5.1至23,3專家形容值得重點關注。

自殺率|本港2024年自殺率14.1超國際水平 25至39歲男性自殺率按年急升5.1
歲月留痕難磨滅 感恩同路人相伴

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Mental Health

每年的9月10日是世界防止自殺日,而開學月亦是學童情緒陷入困擾的「高危時期」,值得多加關注。香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系副教授兼認可註冊臨床心理學家黃蔚澄長年進行自殺議題的研究,去年他與香港撒瑪利亞防止自殺會合作,展開全港首個針對自殺者遺屬在遇事逾十年後、探討其心路歷程變化的深度訪談研究,發現他們過去不但承受哀傷、內疚、自責、迷茫等複雜情緒,社會對自殺「污名化」亦為他們帶來莫大壓力。哪怕年月過去,這仍是他們心中永不磨滅的傷口,有人談及仍會淚流不止,不過亦有人能展現出「創傷後成長」的情況。黃蔚澄與研究團隊成員近日接受香港文匯報專訪時指,早前已將十名遺屬的心路歷程結集成《遙遠的他》一書,期望是次研究讓大眾了解自殺對遺屬帶來的深遠影響,也讓更多自殺者的親友知道,社會有一批有心人與同路人,願意關心、聆聽和陪伴。你,並不孤單。

歲月留痕難磨滅 感恩同路人相伴
情緒健康丨天水圍精神病母子輕生 生前因瞞報資產接「遷出公屋令」青山醫院曾倡續居不果

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Mental Health

天恩邨/房署/遷出/輕生丨天水圍天恩邨一對患有精神病母子,被指因13年前申請公屋時未有如實申報資產,因此遭房屋署發信要求遷出。母子曾就此作出上訴,並獲青山醫院發出證明書,建議容許二人繼續在單位居住,不過,今年3月上訴委員會最終裁定上訴失敗,涉案母子則先後於今年4月20日及7月31日墮樓亡。

情緒健康丨天水圍精神病母子輕生 生前因瞞報資產接「遷出公屋令」青山醫院曾倡續居不果
Student suicide risk remains high: expert

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Mental Health

The number of student suicide cases in Hong Kong remained at a high level, according to a member of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health, Paul Yip.

Student suicide risk remains high: expert
周永新:市民摸不着頭腦的經濟和民生數字

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Insights

【明報文章】政府最近公布的一系列經濟和民生數字,市民聽來總覺得不知如何理解。不是說這些數字的真確性有問題,而是這些數字彼此並不配合,有些看來更互相矛盾,例如說經濟好了,失業率卻不跌反升。最令市民感到困惑的是,一些數字所表達的情况,於現實環境裏卻看不到,例如說來港設立公司的新增企業數字創新高,寫字樓空置率卻居高不下,街上的空舖也隨處可見。

周永新:市民摸不着頭腦的經濟和民生數字
遊戲治療質素參差 港未設註冊制度 疫後需求飆升 學員誤以為讀幾日課可執業

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Therapy

遊戲治療是非入侵性的兒童情緒輔導方式,近年在港漸趨普及。除社會福利署支援特殊需要兒童外,坊間不乏私人基金資助非政府機構提供服務。有註冊遊戲治療師指,疫後服務需求增加,惟香港未有註冊制度,服務質素參差;有學者說,部分課程缺乏專業倫理元素,未說明職業階梯,令學員誤信完成數日課程即可執業。有業內人士指,遊戲治療仍處起步、探索和優化階段,持份者要加深了解,若日後得官方註冊資格,有望推動跨專業合作,更有效支援有需要的家庭。

遊戲治療質素參差 港未設註冊制度 疫後需求飆升 學員誤以為讀幾日課可執業
學者籲重新對準服務?宏觀角度建兒童友好城市

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Mental Health

香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系講座教授葉兆輝指,疫情打亂日常生活,至今仍未復常,「學生重返校園,與以往也有點不一樣。」疫後屢有學童輕生,他指,細看學童的遺書,會感到一絲絕望,兒童缺乏社會參與感,感覺被遺忘,「到底成年人做了甚麼,才會令一個12、13歲的青少年失去希望和生活興趣?」

學者籲重新對準服務?宏觀角度建兒童友好城市
港難覓歡姻 剩男剩女194萬人

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Gender

香港單身族愈來愈多,擇偶又往往拒絕「自降身價」。最新公布的《香港的女性及男性–主要統計數字(2025年版)》報告更顯示,本港單身族正在急升,根據2022年至2024年的3年與婚姻人口數據,期內從未結婚的15歲及以上人口由2022年的188.5萬人,升至2024年的193.6萬人,「無婚族」3年內淨增長逾5萬;同期喪偶、離婚及分居人口亦從82.4萬人升至87.5萬人,即回復單身族者亦增加了5.1萬人。社會學者形容港人不願結婚、懼怕負擔的情況嚴重,估計與經濟、教育及香港整體環境有關,談到未來結婚及新生人口會否回升,他悲觀地說:「根本低處未算低」。有議員則認為政府應重新審視政策,關注包括高齡單身人士在內的各類有需要群體。

港難覓歡姻 剩男剩女194萬人