To conclude the Empowering Family Harmony Project and in response to the survey results, the Counseling and Wellness Center had launched the Exhibition “Getting in Touch with the Elephant in the Room” at Academic Concourse outside LT-A from 26 February to 5 March 2024. Personal stories from a group of students were showcased and attracted more than 800 anonymous responses from students and staff. The majority of memos collected are surrounding academic (e.g., getting high GPA, mid-term, etc.), worries about future, and wishes to make new friends/get into a relationship.

Along with other psychoeducation materials, we hope to raise awareness, break down prejudices, re-establish connections, and regain strength to empower family harmony for mental wellness.

For those who have missed the exhibition, you could still read some of the personal stories and responses from our Student Counselors and Peer Companions on the website archive.

Let’s co-create a compassionate university community together!

More details: https://sites.google.com/view/elephant-in-the-room-2024/home