Research Assistant Professor

Andy H.W. Fung, PhD, RSW, is a Research Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University. Andy Fung received training in social work and psychology. His research focuses on trauma, dissociation, mental health, and psychosocial care. He is a leading scholar in the field of dissociation and has published over 100 papers in peer-reviewed journals, including Child Abuse & Neglect, European Journal of Psychotraumatology, Asian Journal of Psychiatry, and Journal of Psychiatric Research. He published the self-help book, "Be a teammate with yourself: Understanding trauma and dissociation", which has been utilized in several clinical trials. Before joining the School of Nursing, Andy Fung obtained the RGC Postdoctoral Fellowship Scheme. He developed one of the first online psychoeducation programs for people with dissociative symptoms in the field. He is dedicated to improving the understanding, assessment, prevention, and treatment of mental health problems, with a specific focus on trauma-related conditions, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex dissociative disorders.

Publications (selected):

• Fung, H. W.*, Huang, C. H. O., Chou, P.-H., Ho, G. W. K., Makino, M., Kuga, H., Horikoshi, M., & Ito, M. (2025). Maladaptive beliefs, dissociation, and suicidal ideation in people with PTSD: Results from a national survey in Japan. Journal of Psychiatric Research.  https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.06.030
• Lam, S. K. K., Cheung, C. T. Y., Chien, W. T., Chiu, C.-D., van Emmerik, A. A., Ross, C. A., & Fung, H. W.* (2025). Effects of an online psychoeducational program for people with dissociative symptoms: A randomized controlled trial. Research on Social Work Practice. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315251340902
• Fung, H. W.*, Ho, G. W. K., Lam, S. K. K.*, Chau, A. K. C., Şar, V., Ross, C. A., Lee, K.-H., Chien, W. T., & Wong, J. Y.-H.* (2025). The co-occurrence of depression and dissociation: The relevance of childhood trauma. Journal of Psychiatric Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.02.026
• Fung, H. W.*, & Ross, C. A. (2024). Social work service needs of persons with complex dissociative disorders. European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ejtd.2024.100379
• Fung, H. W.*, Lam, S. K. K., Chien, W. T., Ng, A. S. Y., Wong, E. N. M., Ross, C. A., Hung, S. L., & Lee, V. W. P.* (2023). Dissociative symptoms among community health service users in Hong Kong: A longitudinal study of clinical course and consequences. European Journal of Psychotraumatology. https://doi.org/10.1080/20008066.2023.2269695

(Full list of publications can be found here: Publications)

Professional Services (selected):

• Research Consultant, Achievement Foundation
• Early-Career Editorial Board Member, Alpha Psychiatry
• Academic Editor, PLOS One
• Editorial Board Member, Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Practice, and Policy
• Editorial Board Member, BMC Public Health
• Associate Editor, European Journal of Trauma & Dissociation

• Bachelor of Social Sciences in Social Work, City University of Hong Kong
• Master of Social Sciences in Applied Psychology, City University of Hong Kong
• Doctor of Philosophy, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

• Registered Social Worker