A5089204632- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Biofield Effects and Biophysics
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Complementary and Alternative Medicine Studies
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
- Disability Education and Employment
- Stress Responses and Cortisol
- Occupational Therapy Practice and Research
- Olfactory and Sensory Function Studies
- Psychiatric care and mental health services
- Family and Disability Support Research
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies
- Workplace Health and Well-being
- Behavioral and Psychological Studies
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Tryptophan and brain disorders
Hong Kong Polytechnic University
2016-2025
Guangzhou Medical University
2025
The Salvation Army China
2014
National Cheng Kung University
2007
University of Wisconsin–Madison
2007
Hunter College
2007
City University of New York
2007
In-Q-Tel
2007
University of Hong Kong
2000-2003
Castle Peak Hospital
2002
Abstract Background and aims Due to the rapid spread of novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), policies based on nature “spatial distancing” have been implemented resulted in school suspensions online learning among schoolchildren. In order examine impact such schoolchildren, present study were (i) assess changes level engagement three internet-related activities (smartphone use, social media gaming) before during COVID-19 outbreak, including prolonged problematic these activities; (ii)...
Treatment non-adherence has frequently been noticed among people with schizophrenia. Self-stigma towards one's mental illness is believed to be a contributing factor undermining adherence. This study aimed at obtaining empirical support regarding the relationship between psychosocial treatment adherence and self-stigma. Other significant predictors of interventions were identified.Eighty-six DSM IV diagnoses schizophrenia recruited from psychiatric hospitals community settings in Hong Kong....
Social cognition has been suggested to be an important mediating variable in the relationship between neurocognition and functional outcome. The present study tested this model relation work rehabilitation outcome added self-reported social discomfort as a possible mediator. One hundred fifty-one participants with schizophrenia or schizoaffective disorder participated 26-week therapy program. Neurocognition was constructed latent construct comprised of selected variables from our intake test...
This study translated and validated the Chinese Version of Self-stigma Mental Illness Scale (CSSMIS), which may be used to measure self-stigma mental health consumers in China. We also examined its correlation with self-esteem, self-efficacy psychosocial treatment compliance. A cross-sectional observational was implemented. Some 51 males 57 females who suffered from severe illness were recruited psychiatric settings Hong Kong. They required complete Scale, Rosenberg Self-esteem Self-efficacy...
Abstract Objectives This report released findings of a randomized controlled trial conducted in Hong Kong to further our understanding the psychosocial effects qigong on elderly persons with depression. Design Eighty‐two participants diagnosis depression or obvious features were recruited and randomly assigned into intervention comparison group. The group was given 16‐week period Qigong practice while participated newspaper reading same duration frequency. Results After eight weeks practice,...
Depression is a major health issue that causes severe societal economic and burden. Aromatherapy, practice uses essential oils for preventive therapeutic purposes, represents promising alternative the alleviation of depressive symptoms. Lavender oil (LEO) has been focus clinical studies due to its positive effect on mood. An animal model chronic administration high dose corticosterone induce depression- anxiety-like behavior reduced neurogenesis was used explore biological changes brought by...
Abstract The literature suggests that stigmatizing attitudes in the community will affect lives and recovery of people with mental illness. This is particularly serious obvious Chinese societies where illness often associated shame stigma. As Hong Kong China have undergone rapid changes terms social economic development, this study aimed at providing most up‐to‐date empirical information regarding stigma its impact on individuals A 31‐item Questionnaire Mental Illness was developed to...
Abstract Objectives Based on the model by Tsang et al. ( 2002 ) which summarized etiological factors and consequences of depression in elderly with chronic physical illnesses, a randomized clinical trial special form Qigong (The Eight Section Brocades) was conducted to assess if it improved biopsychosocial health participants. Design 50 geriatric patients sub‐acute stage illnesses were recruited randomly assigned into intervention control group. The group given 12‐week period practice while...