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…
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Healthy Ageing: The Intersection between Physical Health, Mental Health, and the Environment The United Nations (UN) has proclaimed 2021-2030 the Decade of Healthy Ageing, with the World Health Organization (WHO) leading international actions to improve the well-being of older people. WHO has embraced a more holistic definition of well-being, given the interaction between physical health, mental health, and environmental factors, it has declared that there is no health without mental health. However, physical health, mental health, and environmental factors had…
Find out more »Many elderly face changes and losses in their lives that are beyond their control and not easily rationalized away. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy/Training (ACT) can be an empowering intervention that may be particularly effective in working with the elderly population. ACT is an evidence-based and mindfulness-based psychotherapy that is effective for a wide range of non-clinical applications, such as prevention and health promotion, and clinical conditions, such as depression, anxiety, and chronic pain. The aim of this workshop is to…
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Public Mental Health Interventions under COVID-19 Pandemic The fifth wave of the COVID-19 outbreak in Hong Kong continues, and it has created a drastic impact on everyone’s lives. Preventive measures such as tightened social-distancing and the Vaccine Pass scheme have led loneliness, depression and anxiety symptoms among the elderly population. In response to the needs of the society, the “JC JoyAge” HKU Project Team is organising two professional workshops that aim to enhance participants’ knowledge, understanding and skills for the…
Find out more »網上工作坊 預防及介入長者自殺 為了應對老年人抑鬱和自殺風險的增長，「賽馬會樂齡同行計劃」香港大學團隊編製了「預防長者自殺：實務及工具手冊」，從中涵蓋預防自殺、介入、及介入後的措施。是次工作坊中，講者將重點介紹手冊中的內容，並與參加者一同討論長者自殺風險、自殺風險評估調查問卷及危機介入等議題。 日期：2022年10月13日(星期四) 下午2時30分至4時30分 地點：ZOOM (連結將於報名後發送) 語言：廣東話 網上報名連結：https://t.ly/BNvF 查詢：3917 1759 (張先生)
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Professional Workshop Series Working with Older Adults who are facing Bereavement and Other Losses in Life This two half-day training is designed to address the unique challenges of bereavement and losses in general. In the first session, the concepts of grief and losses in general would be introduced. Possible support and intervention approaches would also be discussed. In the second session, the experience of death-related loss, especially bereavement in the context of pandemic, would be highlighted. Interventions particularly for supporting…
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We have long known the negative impact that insomnia can have on someone’s physical and metal health. Insomnia can also lead to significant social and occupational impairment. It is one of the major somatic symptoms of mental health disorders among middle-aged and older age people. In this training workshop, participants will gain a thorough understanding in sleep and insomnia using the Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) approach, with both theoretical framework and case studies. Date and Time: 30th August 2024 (Fri) 9:30am…
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The presentation will provide an exploration of mental health issues in midlife to older adults, with a particular focus on the interplay between chronic physical conditions and mental well-being. Special attention will be given to how conditions like menopause, chronic pain, and cancer can profoundly influence mental health in these demographics and their biological basis. Early indicators of cognitive impairments, including early onset dementia and mild cognitive impairment, as well as common memory loss experienced by middle-aged individuals and potentially…
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