This platform seeks to provide useful resources for mental health professionals and other frontline workers on understanding and supporting mental health of the ethnic minorities.
If you have any other suggestions on topics that you would like to be covered in this platform, please email us at emwc@zubinfoundation.org.
Mental Health of Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong Findings Report by The Zubin Foundation (March 2023)
The Ethnic Minority Well-being Centre accepted 213 ethnic minority individuals between 1 January 2021 and 31 December 2022, offering them with free counselling service. The findings report highlighted the common issues that trigger the mental health concerns of these individuals and the learnings from The Zubin Foundation.
Infographics and Full Report
Randomised Controlled Trial Study on The Effectiveness of Counselling on Mood Symptoms of Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong By The Department of Psychiatry of The University of Hong Kong (March 2023)
Findings summary by The Department of Psychiatry of The University of Hong Kong on a randomised controlled trial study measuring the effectiveness of counselling on mood symptoms of ethnic minorities in Hong Kong.
Findings Summary
Case Study Series – Supporting Mental Health of Ethnic Minorities
A series of case studies with examples of common issues faced by clients in Ethnic Minority Well-being Centre. These case studies were developed by The Zubin Foundation counsellors based on their first-hand experience and they provide practical tips for professionals on how to support individuals in those situations.
| 1. Stress of Managing Big Family | Please click here to view |
| 2. Family Conflicts and Forced Marriage | Please click here to view |
| 3. Marital Conflict and Domestic Violence | Please click here to view |
| 4. Traditional Parents Vs Contemporary Children | Please click here to view |
| 5. Trauma Abuse and Mental Health | Please click here to view |
| 6. Supporting Low Literacy Clients | Please click here to view |
Mental Health of Ethnic Minorities Conference 2023
A series of video clips from the Mental Health Conference on 28 March, Cross Cultural Competency Training on 29 March, and Interviews with Professor Dinesh Bhugra.
Mental Health of Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong Conference – 28 March 2023
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1. Opening Remarks by Mr. Wong Yan-Lung, Advisory Committee on Mental Health |
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2. Setting the Context by Ms. Shalini Mahtani, The Zubin Foundation |
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3. Mental Health Outcomes and Culture – A Global Perspective by Professor Dinesh Bhugra, King’s College London |
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4. Launch of Research Findings: The Effectiveness of Counselling on Mood Symptoms of Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong by Professor Eric Chen and Dr. Yi-Nam Suen, The University of Hong Kong |
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5. Panel Discussion: How Different Parties May Work Together? Moderated- by Dr. Paul Wong, The University of Hong Kong |
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Cross Cultural Competency Training for Mental Health Professionals – 29 March 2023
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1. Cross Cultural Competency Training by Professor Dinesh Bhugra, King’s College London |
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2. Supporting Mental Health of EM Communities in Hong Kong by Shilpa Patwardhan, The Zubin Foundation |
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Interviews with Professor Dinesh Bhugra on Importance of Cultures in Mental Health Service Provision
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1. Importance of Culture in Mental Health by Professor Dinesh Bhugra, King’s College London |
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2. Practical Tips on Cultural Sensitivity by Professor Dinesh Bhugra, King’s College London |
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