Upcoming Events | Learning & Development | Counseling and Wellness Center

Workshop

Let’s Have Fun Workshop 玩樂遊: 以玩照顧精神健康

Date:
9 Apr 2026 (Thu): Time:
2:30pm - 4:00pm: Venue:
Room 5022, Dean of Students' Office, 5/F corridor between lifts 2 & 3, Academic Building: Language:
Cantonese: Guest / Speaker:
Mr Walter Tse, Registered Social Worker, Founder & Director from Prism Arts Limited: Registration Quota:
15: Program Fee:
Free: Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk: Remarks:
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.

In this workshop, instructors use applied drama and games to help participants rediscover the joy of play in a safe and comfortable environment. Participants will learn to relieve stress and enjoy laughter while exploring a "new self" through play. This experience will enhance self-awareness, foster a flexible mindset and build resilience and creativity.

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Training

Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) Course for Students

Date:
9 & 16 Apr 2026: Time:
9:30 am - 5:00 pm: Venue:
Venue will be announced in the confirmation email.: Language:
English: Guest / Speaker:
Counselors: Registration Quota:
30: Program Fee:
HK$150 (Refundable): Payment Method:
Please bring your Student ID card for registration and complete an e-payment for the course fee at the Counseling and Wellness Center (Room 5003, via Lift 3).: Certificate:
Official Certificate issued by The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong with the recognition by Mental Health First Aid, Australia upon successful completion of the training: Enquiry:
Tel: 2358 6696 / E-mail: counsel@ust.hk: URL:
http://www.mhfa.com.au/: Remarks:
The program fee of $150 will be refunded upon completion of 4 consecutive sessions

The 12-hour MHFA course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover:

Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders;
Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
Early intervention and appropriate support to the person in …

The 12-hour MHFA course will teach you how to provide initial support to people with mental health problem or people experiencing mental health crisis. It will cover:

Basic knowledge of mood disorders, anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders and substance use disorders;
Possible crisis arising from these mental health problems (e.g., suicidal behaviors, acute psychotic behaviors, acute stress reactions) and the necessary interventions;
Early intervention and appropriate support to the person in need before the situation gets worse;
Community resources and professional services available in Hong Kong

Quotes from past MHFA courses:

“Very good training course in fundamental level for understanding mental health. Highly recommended.”
“Have learnt more detailed information about different mental diseases, useful methods and ways to deal with different situations, very practical.”
“The instructors are very professional and they have experience in dealing with students in mental health concerns. The videos are also very useful.”