A5036429972- Schizophrenia research and treatment
- Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
- Mental Health Treatment and Access
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Mental Health and Psychiatry
- Geriatric Care and Nursing Homes
- Bipolar Disorder and Treatment
- Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving
- Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Mental Health and Patient Involvement
- Functional Brain Connectivity Studies
- Aging and Gerontology Research
- Mental Health Research Topics
- Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments
- Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
- Employment and Welfare Studies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Resilience and Mental Health
- Global Health Care Issues
- Telemedicine and Telehealth Implementation
- Frailty in Older Adults
- Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
University of Hong Kong
2016-2025
Chinese University of Hong Kong
2015-2025
University of Reading
2022-2025
Language Science (South Korea)
2025
Hong Kong Shue Yan University
2024
Nanyang Technological University
2024
Queen Mary Hospital
2010-2023
King's College London
2022-2023
University College London
2022-2023
Swansea University
2023
Economics and mental health are intertwined. Apart from the accumulating evidence of huge economic impacts ill-health, growing recognition effects that circumstances can exert on health, governments other budget-holders putting increasing emphasis data to support their decisions. Here we consider how evaluation (including cost-effectiveness analysis, cost-utility analysis related techniques) contribute inform development policy strategies, identify some consequences at treatment or care...
Background COVID-19-related information on social media is overabundant and sometimes questionable, resulting in an “infodemic” during the pandemic. While previous studies suggest usage increases risk of developing anxiety symptoms, how induced affects attitudes behaviors less discussed, let alone a global Little known about relationship between older adults using pandemic their anxiety, toward trust information, to avoid contracting COVID-19. Objective The goal this study was investigate...
Loneliness is a significant and independent risk factor for depression in later life. Particularly Asian culture, older people may find it less stigmatising to express loneliness than depression. This study aimed adapt simple screen use Chinese, ascertain its relevance detecting depressive symptoms as community screening tool.This cross-sectional was conducted among 1653 adults aged 60 years or above living the Hong Kong. convenient sample recruited from four local non-governmental...
Loneliness is an experience resulting from a perceived discrepancy between expected and actual social relationships. Although this widely considered the "core mechanism" of loneliness, previous research interventions have not sufficiently addressed what older adults specifically expect their To address gap to help situate on adults' loneliness within broader life span developmental theories, we propose theoretical framework that outlines six key relationship expectations based psychology,...
Based on real-world data, we developed a 10-year prediction model to estimate the burden among patients with depression from public healthcare system payer's perspective inform early resource planning in Hong Kong.
Objective: The aim of the current study was to investigate rates and predictors symptomatic remission recovery in patients presenting with first-episode psychosis 3 years after treatment initiation. Methods: Seven hundred participants aged 15–25 consecutively enrolled a territory-wide early intervention programme Hong Kong from July 2001 August 2003 fulfilled inclusion criteria, 539 completing 3-year follow-up. Baseline follow-up variables were collected via systematic medical file review....
The experience and practice of filial piety have evolved in modern Chinese societies, existing measures fail to capture these important changes. Based on a conceptual analysis current literature, 42 items were initially compiled form Contemporary Filial Piety Scale (CFPS), 1,080 individuals from representative sample Hong Kong surveyed. Principal component generated 16-item three-factor model: Pragmatic Obligations (Factor 1; 10 items), Compassionate Reverence 2; 4 Family Continuity 3; 2...
Objectives: Depressive symptoms are common in older people; most previous research on elderly depression focused individual-level characteristics or neighborhood socioeconomic status. Modifiable of people dwelling low-income communities under-studied. This study aims to identify potentially modifiable social and physical that influence depressive independent among Chinese.Method: Data came from a cross-sectional survey conducted four public rental housing estates Hong Kong 2012. We...
The application of self-determination theory in explaining student achievement has been well-established various contexts. However, its to medical education, particularly interprofessional education (IPE) remains underexplored. Understanding how students' motivation plays a role engagement and is essential optimize efforts improve learning instruction.This two-stage study aims contextualize the SDT framework IPE through adaptation Basic Psychological Need Satisfaction (Study 1) demonstrate...
By combining theory-driven and data-driven methods, this study aimed to develop dementia predictive algorithms among Chinese older adults guided by the cognitive footprint theory.
Abstract Material production and construction activities are key contributors to global carbon footprints, necessitating sustainable alternatives. This study aims investigate the potential of integrating recycled materials as Supplementary Cementitious Materials (SCMs) in concrete mitigate substantial emissions Singapore’s building sector. The research focuses on Ground Granulated Blast-furnace Slag (GGBFS), waste glass powder, calcined marine clay alternative SCMs, aiming reduce...
Importance Mental health issues among young people are increasingly concerning. Conventional psychological interventions face challenges, including limited staffing, time commitment, and low completion rates. Objective To evaluate the effect of a low-intensity online intervention on in Hong Kong experiencing moderate or greater mental distress. Design, Setting, Participants This randomized clinical trial was conducted from May 12, 2022, to September 22, 2023, Kong. (aged 12-30 years) were...
This article aims to describe the Hong Kong experience in developing and implementing an early psychosis programme.In 2001, Early Assessment Service for Young People with Psychosis programme was launched Kong, providing both educational service components. Public education includes promotion of timely help-seeking, accessible channels knowledge psychosis. The 2-year phase-specific intervention intensive medical follow-up individualized psychosocial intervention. has adopted case-management...
Aim: Although phase-specific early intervention for first-episode psychosis has been implemented in many different parts of the world, limited medium-term outcome data are available non-Western populations with relatively low mental health resources. The study aimed to determine effectiveness psychosis. Method: In this cohort study, we compared 3-year 700 patients who received that matched age, sex and diagnosis standard psychiatric care prior intervention. Using a structured acquisition...
Background Cognitive impairment is a core feature of schizophrenia. Its relationship with duration untreated psychosis (DUP), potentially malleable prognostic factor, has been less studied, inconsistent findings being observed in the literature. Previous research investigating such was mostly cross-sectional and none those prospective studies had follow-up beyond 2 years. Method A total 93 Hong Kong Chinese aged 18 to 55 years presenting first-episode schizophrenia-spectrum disorder were...
Objectives.Preferences for aging-in-place are unclear among low-income elderly Chinese city-dwellers, who more likely to be geographically bound, have little care support, but possess strong filial values and family cohesiveness. This study investigated the preferences its contributing neighborhood factors in a metropolitan city.
Hong Kong is a major international travel hub and densely populated city geographically adjacent to Mainland China. Despite these risk factors, it has managed contain the COVID-19 epidemic without total lockdown of city. Three months on since outbreak, reported slightly more than 1,000 infected people, only four deaths no infection in residential care homes or adult day centers. Public health intervention population behavioral change were credited as reasons for this success. Kong's public...