Understanding and Promoting Men’s Mental Health at HKUST

Date:

27 Feb 2024 (Tue)

Time:

3:00 pm - 4:30 pm 

Description:

Whether you are a man or woman, this talk will provide valuable insights into men's mental health and equip you with practical tools for promoting your own mental well-being. 

In this talk, you would learn

• How to assess your own mental health needs
• Local statistics on men's mental health and common problems faced by men, including the impact of cultural expectations 
• Obstacles that men face when seeking help
• The DOTS framework for promoting men's mental health
• The concept of acceptance - the differences between being aware of our thoughts and feelings and avoiding or denying them
• The choice-point theory, psychological flexibility and self-care 

Language:

English

Speaker:

Mr. Jacky Chow and Psychological Wellbeing Practitioner

MindHK

Registration:

Here on or before 22 Feb 2024

Enquiry: 

Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk

Remarks: 

• The workshop will be delivered online via Zoom.
• Successful registrants will receive confirmation email with a link to the online session.
• This is a HMAW1905-recognized event in the "Personal Enrichment & Community Service" category under the "Self-directed Experience" of HMAW1905: Behavioral Foundations of University Education: Habits, Mindsets, and Wellness.
• To receive 1.5 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.