According to the findings of a study launched earlier in 2024 i, almost 30% of South Asian or Southeast Asian were at “high-risk” of developing a mental health disorder such as depression, anxiety or insomnia. Mental health remains a taboo topic in the ethnic minority communities, and many do not feel comfortable to open up and seek help. Frontline workers of health and social services play an important role to identify individuals with potential mental health needs and encourage them to seek professional help.
To assist frontline workers in engaging ethnic minorities on their mental health needs, in partnership with The Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS), The Zubin Foundation is organizing a training workshop to share its experience and practical tips on supporting the mental health of ethnic minorities.
Social workers and other frontline workers from ICCMW, IFSC, DHC and other NGOs and any interested individuals are welcome to
attend the workshop. Details are as follow:
Date: Thursday, 26 September 2024
Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
Venue: Room 202, 2/F, Duke of Windsor Social Service Building, 15 Hennessy Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Language: English (presentations and group debrief); English/Cantonese (group discussion)
At the workshop, we will cover:
• Demographics and Family Characteristics of Ethnic Minorities in Hong Kong
• Common Issues Faced by Ethnic Minorities
• Their Perception of Mental Health
• Useful Tips on Encouraging Ethnic Minorities to Open Up and Explore Their Mental Health Needs
• Resources on Supporting Mental Health of Ethnic Minorities
To register, please click here.
For more information, please contact [email protected]
About The Zubin Foundation
The Zubin Foundation is a registered charity in Hong Kong (IR 91/12344). We aim at improving the lives of Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities by reducing suffering and providing opportunities. We do this by outreach in the community and driving systemic change. For more information, please visit: www.zubinfoundation.org.
About The Ethnic Minority Well-being Centre
The Ethnic Minority Well-being Centre which is an initiative of the Hong Kong SAR Government that commenced in December 2023
and operated by The Zubin Foundation. The Centre provides counselling and mental health support services in English, Hindi, Urdu
and Nepali to the ethnic minority community of Hong Kong. For more information, please visit: emwbc.zubinfoundation.org.
i. Mental Health and Barriers to Help-seeking Among Ethnic Minoriees; By Hong Kong Chrisean Service and the Department of Psychiatry of the Faculty of Medicine at The Chinese University of Hong Kong: Link