A5050822296- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Family and Disability Support Research
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- Maternal Mental Health During Pregnancy and Postpartum
- Child Therapy and Development
- Early Childhood Education and Development
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Sexuality, Behavior, and Technology
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Infant Development and Preterm Care
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Attachment and Relationship Dynamics
- Sex work and related issues
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Lung Cancer Treatments and Mutations
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Sleep and related disorders
- Healthcare professionals’ stress and burnout
- Religion, Spirituality, and Psychology
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Gender, Feminism, and Media
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2016-2025
Youngdong University
2022
Emery Oleochemicals (Malaysia)
2022
Allegheny Health Network
2019-2021
VA Butler Healthcare
2021
Allegheny General Hospital
2020-2021
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
2021
City University of Hong Kong
2014-2017
University of Hong Kong
2011-2017
Chinese University of Hong Kong
2013
Mindfulness-based interventions are increasingly being used in various populations to improve well-being and reduce psychological afflictions. However, there is lack of a validated mindfulness measurement the Chinese language. This study version Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ-C) both community sample 230 adults clinical 156 patients with significant distress. Results showed good test–retest reliability (.88) high internal consistency (.83 .80 sample). as measured by FFMQ-C has...
<b><i>Background:</i></b> Caregivers of people with chronic conditions are more likely than non-caregivers to have depression and emotional problems. Few studies examined the effectiveness mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) in improving their mental well-being. <b><i>Methods:</i></b> persons who scored 7 or above Caregiver Strain Index were randomly assigned 8-week MBSR group (n = 70) self-help control 71). Validated instruments used...
Dating applications (apps) on smartphones have become increasingly popular. The aim of this study was to explore the association between use dating apps and risky sexual behaviours. Data were collected in four university campuses Hong Kong. Subjects completed a structured questionnaire asking about apps, behaviours, sociodemographics. Multiple linear logistics regressions used factors associated with risk Six hundred sixty-six subjects included data analysis. Factors having unprotected...
Objective: The aim of the study is to investigate feasibility a family-based mindfulness intervention in improving children with inattention and hyperactivity symptoms. Method: A total 100 aged 5 7 years ADHD symptoms their parents were randomly assigned ( n = 50) or wait-list control group 50). Results: Families from had greater improvements children’s symptoms, medium effect sizes −0.60 for −0.59 hyperactivity; overall behaviors; parenting stress well-being than those group. Conclusion:...
Research suggests that an 8-week mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) course may be effective for generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).To compare changes in levels among participants with GAD randomly assigned to MBCT, cognitive-behavioural therapy-based psychoeducation and usual care.In total, 182 were recruited (trial registration number: CUHK_CCT00267) the three groups followed 5 months after baseline assessment two intervention additional 6 months. Primary outcomes worry...
In this study, we investigated the effects of a mindfulness-based family psychoeducation (MBFPE) program on mental-health outcomes both caregivers and young adults with first-episode psychosis an onset in past three years through multi-site randomized controlled trial. We also studied potential mediating interpersonal mindfulness, expressed emotions, non-attachment program.We randomly assigned 65 to MBFPE (n = 33) or ordinary (FPE) 32); among them, 18 recovery participated evaluation...
Objectives Online mindfulness-based program (MBP) for parents and families especially in clinical population is limited. Engagement significant dropout are major issues MBP implementation. This pilot study examined the effects of an online on children with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Methods A mixed methods was applied to evaluate MBP. total 43 were recruited randomly assigned into intervention group waitlist control group. The lasted 28 days, including 20...
The multidimensional PERMA-H positive education model provided evaluation and framework for the theoretical practice development of psychology in schools. Character strengths use mediates association strength knowledge well-being. Using Assessment Program Affective Social Outcomes (2nd Version) (APASO-II), Subjective Happiness Scale, Physical Health Subscale PERMA-profiler, a measure was validated using confirmatory factor analysis context program senior primary school students. measurements...
Objective: To evaluate the effects of family-based mindfulness intervention (FBMI) to promote stress management and early development economically disadvantaged families. Method: Families receiving social security allowance full textbook with children aged 5–7 were recruited. Participants randomized an FBMI parallel programs for parents ( n = 51) a wait-list control condition 51). Results: Intent-to-treat analyses showed more significant improvements in child attention, self-regulation,...
Introduction Mindfulness is one of the potential alternative interventions for children with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Some evidence suggests that mindfulness related to changes in brain regions associated ADHD. The benefits on ADHD, as well feasibility this intervention approach, are warranted through prior local and foreign studies. This study aims evaluate effect mindfulness-based group ADHD their respective parents a robust research design. Methods analysis will...
Abstract This study investigated the feasibility and preliminary effectiveness of a concurrent mindfulness program (MYmind) on Chinese adolescents with autism spectrum disorder their parents in Hong Kong, China using randomized controlled trial waitlist control group. Results showed had 80% compliance rate, 0% dropout 89% response rate. Between-group comparisons trend effects parent’s rumination ( g = 1.16), mindful parenting d 0.6), style 0.59), stress 0.5). The demonstrated MYmind context....
About 4 % of children in Hong Kong have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The parents with ADHD report higher levels stress and show more negative parenting behavior. Medication behavior training are evidence-based treatments, but both significant limitations. In short, medical treatment is not suitable for preschool would suppress growth, whereas under may be capable consistently applying management skills. Mindfulness can improve facilitate cognitive development overall...
Background: The association between using smartphone dating applications (apps) and substance use in conjunction with sexual activities was only examined homosexual men. This poorly understood heterosexual samples. Objective: To explore the apps alcohol, of recreational drug college students. Design: 666 students from four universities Hong Kong were recruited this cross-sectional study year 2015. Outcome measures included apps, history, alcohol use. Multivariable logistic regressions...
Background Sexual health concerns among young adults worldwide help to motivate preventative practices against sexually transmitted infections. To foster better sexual health, literacy must be enhanced. Little research has been conducted on the impact of gender power dynamics such as coercion, even though prevalence coercion remains high in China. Objective This study describes development and systematic evaluation a web-based intervention called “Smart Girlfriend” for female Chinese...
Intimate partner sexual violence (IPSV) among emerging adults, including heterosexuals and minorities in the Chinese population, is poorly understood. Focusing on college students, objectives of present study were to estimate prevalence IPSV examine association between orientation IPSV, evaluate mental health quality life survivors IPSV. Data collected from four university campuses Hong Kong. A total 1,015 participants included data analysis. The as identified by Conflict Tactics Scale...