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精神健康及心理社会支援

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Mental health problems are one of the most common causes of disabilities worldwide. They are estimated to be one of the top ten causes of mortality/morbidity within this decade. Promotion of mental health and provision of timely interventions and support for people with mental health challenges and their families are important areas to be developed locally, regionally, and globally.

Members of this Area of Excellence are committed to building the capacity and developing a strong research profile in the field of mental health and psychosocial support. Our team has a focused research strategy that are closely linked to local, regional, and international mental health care needs, services, and education.

Produce innovative and world-leading research in mental health and psychosocial support for local, regional, and international communities.

    • To identify most current mental health needs in both clinical and community settings
    • To establish evidence-based interventions and supportive strategies for people experiencing mental health challenges
    • To promote mental health of people in various developmental life stages across different care settings
    • To engage communities to promote positive mental well-being and reduce stigma surrounding mental health problems

Interventions for people with mental health challenges

People with mental health challenges are one of the most marginalised, misunderstood, and disadvantaged groups in today's society. There is a current need for evidence-based, patient-centered, and usable interventions to be used in communities and treatment facilities for persons experiencing mental health challenges. Our research in this area produces scientific evidence and essential skills to develop, test, and establish physical and psychosocial interventions for clients and their families to improve self-management and illness outcomes. Our research focuses on, for example, the effectiveness of self-help interventions, eHealth, family-inclusive psychoeducational and supportive interventions, non-invasive therapeutic approaches for the treatment of psychiatric problems, and interventions for sleep disturbance. Throughout all of our work, the needs and experiences of users are highly respected and valued to ensure person-centered approaches.

 

Challenging relationships, social adversity, and mental health

Poor relational qualities and social adversities have a direct and lasting impact on mental health. These problems are pervasive and may occur in any setting, such as homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Our research in this area aims to understand the causes, risk factors, and mental health sequelae associated with challenging relationships and social adversities. Early prevention and mental health promotion for individuals and groups in vulnerable and sensitive environments are also key components of our work. Some of our current research focuses on violence or aggressive behaviors in care settings, mental health promotion for underserved populations, effectiveness of psychosocial interventions to enhance youth resilience, and reducing stigma towards mental disorders. We actively work to motivate different professionals and engage patients and their families in our research and educational activities.

By implementing high quality research, interventions, and health promotion programmes, we aim to:

  • Enhance individual, familial, and social understanding of mental health;
  • Inform mental healthcare services and policies;
  • Promote the social inclusion of people with mental health challenges; and
  • Provide consultancy for mental health promotion, interventions, and service provision.

Members

Members Position
Dr Grace HO

Co-Leader

Associate Professor

Dr Sau Fong LEUNG

Co-Leader

Associate Professor

Dr Jerry YEUNG
Associate Professor
Dr Teris CHEUNG
Assistant Professor
Dr Joyce CHUNG
Assistant Professor

Ongoing Research Students

  Position Office Contact No. Email
Xi CHEN PhD Student A130 +852 3400 8193 xipolyu.chen@connect.polyu.hk
Chung Yan LAM

PhD Student

(Part-time)

chungyan.lam@connect.polyu.hk
Weilin CHEN PhD Student A130 +852 2766 4954 wei-lin.chen@connect.polyu.hk
Jiayin RUAN PhD Student A131 +852 2766 4146 jiayin.ruan@connect.polyu.hk

Externally Funded Projects

Validation of a Pulse Taking System Device: A Mixed-method Research

Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Fai YEUNG
Co-I: Dr Yuen Shan HO

Funding Scheme / Source of Funding: Logistics and Supply Chain MultiTech R&D Centre (Contract Research)
Total Grant: HK$498,065
Commencement Date: 1-Jan-24


Efficacy of mountain craft training at enhancing the resilience and physical and psychological well-being of children from low-income families: A pilot randomised controlled trial


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Oi Kwan CHUNG
Co-I: Dr Sau Fong LEUNG, Mr Ling Tat Tsang, Mr Wing Choi Tiu, Dr Michael Lam, Ms Yuk Yu Chun

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: NICHE Research Grant
Total Grant: HK$54,598
Commencement Date: 2-May-23

Resilient Students Training Hub (ReST Hub): Creating a strengths-based, trauma-informed mental health promotive ecosystem and enhancing student resilience in tertiary education settings


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Ka Grace HO

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Donation for Research (MHRC)
Total Grant: HK$12,999,600
Commencement Date: 1-Mar-23

Self-administered Acupressure for Depression: A Randomized Controlled Trial


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Fai YEUNG
Co-I: Dr Huilin CHENG, Dr Denise Shuk Ting CHEUNG, Dr Ka Fai CHUNG, Dr Fiona Yan Yee HO, Dr Lai Ming HO, Dr Yuen Shan HO, Prof. Zhang Jin ZHANG

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
Total Grant: HK$1,263,440
Commencement Date: 27-Nov-22

Needs assessment to guide the development of a paediatric survivorship programme in Hong Kong to promote physical and psychological well-being of children after cancer treatment


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Oi Kwan CHUNG
Co-I: Dr Siu Yin CHING, Dr Ho Cheung William LI, Ms Sau Ying CHIU, Ms Shuk Yan MAK, Prof. Chi-Fung Godfrey CHAN

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
Total Grant: HK$115,000
Commencement Date: 13-Aug-22

A randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effect of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (VeNS) on Insomnia- The Modius Sleep Study


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Cheuk Chi Teris CHEUNG
Co-I: Dr Pak-wing Calvin CHENG, Dr Man-Ho LI, Dr Julie Sittlington, Prof. Yu Tao Xiang

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: NEUROVALENS (Donation)
Total Grant: HK$638,475
Commencement Date: 1-Jun-22

A randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled clinical trial to evaluate the effect of Electrical Vestibular Stimulation (VeNS) on Anxiety- The Modius Stress Study


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Cheuk Chi Teris CHEUNG
Co-I: Dr Pak-wing Calvin CHENG, Dr Yuen Shan HO, Dr Man-ho LI, Dr Julie Sittlington, Prof. Yu Tao Xiang

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: NEUROVALENS (Donation)
Total Grant: HK$655,275
Commencement Date: 1-Jun-22

Coolminds, a Mind HK and KELY Support Group Initiative: A Service Evaluation


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Ka Grace HO

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Mind Mental Health Hong Kong Limited
Total Grant: HK$112,500
Commencement Date: 1-Jun-22

Evaluating the efficacy and safety of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation on young adolescents with Attention-Deficit-Hyperactivity Disorder- a pilot randomized, double-blinded, sham-controlled trial


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Cheuk Chi Teris CHEUNG

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Associated Medical Supplies Co. Ltd.
Total Grant: HK$645,000
Commencement Date: 1-Jun-22

中醫情志養生治療抑鬱症- 課程建構及初步試驗 Emotional Health Preservation in Chinese Medicine for Depression: Course Development and Pilot Testing

Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Fai YEUNG
Co-I: Dr Cheuk Wing AU, Dr Wai Chi CHAN, Dr Hai Yong CHEN, Dr Cheuk Chi Teris CHEUNG, Dr Fiona Yan Yee HO, Dr Yuen Shan HO, Dr Wing Yan LEE

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Chinese Medicine Development Fund - Industry Support Programme

Total Grant: HK$992,576

Commencement Date: 1-Apr-22

Evaluating the efficacy of Transcranial Pulse Stimulation (TPS) on individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)- A double-blinded, randomized, sham-controlled trial


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Cheuk Chi Teris CHEUNG
Co-I: Dr Ka Hung Bolton CHAU, Dr Pak-wing Calvin CHENG, Dr Yuen Shan HO, Dr Man Ho LI, Dr Choi-yeung TSE, Prof. Cheng-ta LI, Prof. Roland Beisteiner

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Associated Medical Supplies Co. Ltd.
Total Grant: HK$600,000
Commencement Date: 1-Mar-22

Feasibility study of a musical training program in improving the neurocognitive functioning of children surviving brain tumours


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Oi Kwan CHUNG
Co-I: Dr Yin Ping LEUNG, Dr William Ho Cheung LI, Mr Theodore Ching Kong CHEUNG, Ms Sau Ying CHIU, Ms Monique Sin Yu PONG, Prof. Chi Fung Godfrey CHAN

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
Total Grant: HK$100,000
Commencement Date: 3-Dec-21

* #StayOkayHK: A universal public health initiative to promote stay-at-home during COVID-19


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Ka Grace HO
Co-I: Dr Chung Lim Vico CHIANG, Dr Sau Fong LEUNG, Dr Yim Wah MAK, Prof. Alexandros MOLASIOTIS, Prof. LOKE Alice YUEN

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: HMRF- Commissioned Research on COVID-19
Total Grant: HK$5,243,600
Commencement Date: 1-Nov-21

* Child project of ‘A community-based participatory research approach to reduce the COVID-19 risk in Hong Kong: developing and testing social and behavioural interventions’ (PI: Prof. LEUNG Yee Man Angela).

Time to Change Hong Kong: Reducing Stigma Around Mental Health in Hong Kong – A Service Evaluation

 

Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Ka Grace HO
Co-I: Mr Man Hon CHUNG, Prof. Daniel Thomas BRESSINGTON
Collaborator: Ms Odile THIANG

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Mind Mental Health Hong Kong Limited

Total Grant: HK$73,238

Commencement Date: 1-Jun-21


Intelligent Recognition of Movement Intention with Brain-Computer Interface for Lower-limb Rehabilitation


Investigators Name:
PI: Prof. Kup Sze CHOI
Co-I: Dr Zhaohong DENG, Dr Shuang LIANG, Prof. Nai Kuen FONG

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: General Research Fund
Total Grant: HK$528,999
Commencement Date: 1-Jan-20

Zero-time Exercise - Integrating Exercise into Daily Life Activity at No Extra Time and Cost to Improve Sleep in Physically Inactive Adults with Insomnia Disorder: a Randomized Controlled Trial with Mixed-method Process Evaluation


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Fai YEUNG
Co-I: Dr Ka Fai CHUNG, Dr Lai-ming HO, Dr Yuen Shan HO, Dr Yuen Kwan LAI, Dr Kwai Ping Lorna SUEN, Prof. Yan-Yee HO, Prof. Tai Hing LAM

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: General Research Fund
Total Grant: HK$827,372
Commencement Date: 1-Jan-20

Electromoxibustion and Knee Health Education for Knee Osteoarthritis in Older Adults


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Fai YEUNG
Co-I: Dr Cheuk Chi Teris CHEUNG, Dr Yuen Shan HO, Dr Doris Y LEUNG, Dr Chun Lung SO, Dr Kwai Ping Lorna SUEN

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Yan Chai Hospital
Total Grant: HK$77,080
Commencement Date: 15-Sep-19

Self-Administered Acupressure for Knee Osteoarthritis in Middle- and Older-aged Adults: A Randomized Controlled Trial


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Fai YEUNG
Co-I: Dr Yuen Shan HO, Dr Kwai Ping Lorna SUEN, Dr Shuk-ting Denise CHEUNG, Dr Lai-ming HO, Dr King-ho Carlos WONG, Mr Tsz-chung CHONG, Prof Li-xing LAO

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
Total Grant: HK$1,194,640
Commencement Date: 1-Sep-19

Intelligent Dementia Risk Prediction System with Community Health Profile of Elderly


Investigators Name:
PI: Prof. Kup Sze CHOI
Co-I: Dr Yiu Cho KWAN, Dr Jing QIN, Guanjin Wang

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Innovation and Technology Fund - Midstream Research Programme for Universities (ITF-MRP)
Total Grant: HK$3,223,588
Commencement Date: 1-Jan-19

Self-administered Acupressure for Insomnia Disorder: A Randomized Controlled Trial


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Fai YEUNG
Co-I: Dr Kwai Ping Lorna SUEN, Dr Ka-Fai CHUNG, Dr Fiona Yan-Yee HO, Dr Lai-Ming HO, Prof Li-Xing LAO, Prof Zhang-Jin ZHANG

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
Total Grant: HK$836,360
Commencement Date: 1-Aug-18

Psychometric Evaluation of the Chinese Version of the Resilience Scale for Children


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Oi Kwan CHUNG
Co-I: Dr Ka Yan HO, Dr Ho Cheung LI, Ms Sau Ying CHIU, Prof Chi Fung CHAN

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
Total Grant: HK$100,000
Commencement Date: 1-Apr-18

Determining the Role of Acupuncture in the Modulation of Peripheral Oxidative Stress in Patients with Insomnia: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Trial


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Fai YEUNG
Collaborator: Dr Ka-Fai Chung , Dr Lai-Ming Ho, Prof. Zhang-Jin Zhang

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: RGC Early Career Scheme
Total Grant: HK$735,971
Commencement Date: 1-Jan-18

Virtual BCI-Based Rehabilitation Leveraging Haptics and Harnessing Insights from Healthy People Using Transfer Learning


Investigators Name:
PI: Prof. Kup Sze CHOI
Co-I: Dr Zhaohong DENG, Mr King Hung Lo

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: General Research Fund
Total Grant: HK$386,084
Commencement Date: 1-Jan-17

TBC

Electroacupuncture for Tapering Off Long-Term Benzodiazepine Use: A Randomized Controlled Trial


Investigators Name:
PI: Dr Wing Fai YEUNG
Co-I: Dr Wai Chi CHAN, Dr Ka Fai CHUNG, Dr Lai Ming HO, Dr Lixing LAO, Dr Shi Ping ZHANG, Dr Zhang Jin ZHANG

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: Health and Medical Research Fund (HMRF)
Total Grant: HK$732,485
Commencement Date: 1-Jul-15

TBC

Flight Simulator in Modern Nursing Education: An Intelligent Training System for Nasogastric Tube Placement


Investigators Name:
PI: Prof. Kup Sze CHOI
Co-I: Dr Chung Lim Vico CHIANG, Dr Zhaohong DENG

Funding Scheme/ Source of Funding: General Research Fund
Total Grant: HK$725,000
Commencement Date: 1-Jan-13

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