The evolution of information and communication technologies (ICTs) online and on smartphones had led to the rapid innovations in mental health care. Technology-based interventions have great potential to promote mental wellness in the older population, especially when face-to-face interactions are restricted, like in the current COVID-19 pandemic. Older adults are at increased risk of severe illness under the pandemic. Prolonged stress and social isolation may also take a toll on their mental wellness. Research findings and practice wisdom support the effectiveness and feasibility of delivering non-pharmacological services through ICTs while retaining interpersonal interaction. This Symposium brings together world-renowned speakers to share the latest development in technological innovations to promote well-being in older adults.

Topic : A Telemental Health Status Update
Speaker : Professor Zvi D. Gellis
Professor and Director Center for Mental Health and Aging Research Ann N. Reese Endowed Geriatrics Scholars Program School of Social Policy and Practice University of Pennsylvania

Topic : Promoting Mental Health Action Using the Internet
Speaker : Professor Anthony Jorm?
Professor Emeritus Centre for Mental Health Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, University of Melbourne

Topic : Depression in Older Adults: Opportunities for Treatments
Speaker : Professor Pim Cuijpers
Professor of Clinical Psychology Department of Clinical, Neuro and Developmental Psychology Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam

Topic : Improving Dementia Care Through Technology
Speaker : Professor Martin Orrell
Director of Institute of Mental Health Head of the Division of Psychiatry and Applied Psychology University of Nottingham

Date : Friday 13th November 2020
Time : 9:00am – 5:20pm (HKT)
Venue : Zoom
Language : English

Registration : https://bit.ly/3iUhhHq

All are welcome