What is Mental Health 101?
An general introductory course on mental health covering common misconceptions, selected mental health diagnoses, how to help yourself/others with problems in Hong Kong, and maintaining wellbeing.
Mental Health 101
- Nature: Introductory literacy-based didactic training on mental health developed in-house by Mind HK
- Target audience: Any adults interested in learning the fundamentals of mental health
- Duration: 1 hour
- Delivery mode: In person or Zoom
- Language: English or Cantonese
- Content:
- Key concepts of mental health
- Common misconceptions and stigma around mental health
- Common mental health challenges: Stress, anxiety and depression
- Self-help tips
- How to seek help in Hong Kong
- Q&A
Children and Youth Mental Health 101
- Nature: Introductory literacy-based didactic training on children and youth mental health developed in-house by Mind HK
- Target audience: Parents of children aged 0-18
- Duration: 1 hour
- Delivery mode: In person or Zoom
- Language: English or Cantonese
- Content:
- Key concepts of mental health
- Parental impacts on children’s’ mental health
- Stress and mental health
- Signs of mental health distress according to developmental stages
- Mental health stigma
- How to seek help in Hong Kong
- Helpful resources
- Q&A
Youth Mental Health 101 For Students
- Nature: Introductory literacy-based didactic training on youth mental health developed in-house by Mind HK
- Target audience: Youth aged 12+
- Duration: 1 hour
- Delivery mode: In person or Zoom
- Language: English or Cantonese
- Content:
- Key concepts of mental health
- Common misconceptions about mental health
- Common mental health challenges in youth: Stress, anxiety and depression
- How to seek help in Hong Kong
- Self-care tips
- Q&A
Youth Mental Health 101 For Adults Supporting Youth
- Nature: Introductory literacy-based didactic training on youth mental health developed in-house by Mind HK
- Target audience: Parents and educators of youth aged 12+
- Duration: 1 hour
- Delivery mode: In person or Zoom
- Language: English or Cantonese
- Content:
- Key concepts of mental health
- Common misconceptions about mental health
- Needs of teenagers
- Common mental health challenges in youth: Stress, anxiety and depression
- How to seek help in Hong Kong
- Self-care tips
- Q&A
Introductory courses to equip you with basic knowledge on mental health
E-certificate from Mind HK will be granted upon completion*
Full attendance of the Mental Health 101 with the completion of both the pre-survey and post-survey*
Conducted by clinical professionals in the mental health field
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FAQs
What training does Mind HK provide to the general public?
Mind HK provides 4 themes of Mental Health training, including: Supporting Self, Supporting Others, Family Wellbeing and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). We conduct regular Mental Health 101 and Mental Health First Aid class to the public. Check out our public training schedule here!
What are the professional backgrounds of Mind HK trainers?
Our trainers come from a diverse, accredited pool of clinically experienced professionals. Check out our trainers’ biographies here.
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What training does Mind HK provide to the general public?Mind HK provides 4 themes of Mental Health training, including: Supporting Self, Supporting Others, Family Wellbeing and DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion). We conduct regular Mental Health 101 and Mental Health First Aid class to the public. Check out our public training schedule here!
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What are the professional backgrounds of Mind HK trainers?Our trainers come from a diverse, accredited pool of clinically experienced professionals. Check out our trainers' biographies here.
