Upcoming Events

Workshop

Making It Easier to Talk: Building a ‘Safe Enough’ Supportive Space

Date:
13 Oct 2026 (Tue): Time:
11:00am - 12:00nn: Venue:
The workshop will be delivered online via ZOOM. Successful registrants will receive confirmation email with a link to the online session.: Language:
English: Guest / Speaker:
Ms Ophelia Tam, Clinical Psychologist, Department of Psychology, CUHK: Registration Quota:
295: 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 hour, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

A major driver of help-seeking is whether the environment feels safe enough. This workshop explores why reaching out can feel hard even when support exists, how to notice early “not coping as usual” cues, and what everyday interactions can lower the cost of speaking up. You’ll leave with a shared language for common barriers and a few simple ways to respond that help people reach out earlier.

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Workshop

From FOMO to JOMO – Sand Art Scented Candle Workshop

Date:
12 Oct 2026 (Mon): Time:
2:30pm - 4:30pm: Venue:
Room 5022, Dean of Students' Office, 5/F corridor between lifts 2 & 3, Academic Building: Language:
English: Guest / Speaker:
Ms. Holly Cheung, Registered Social Worker: Registration Quota:
20: 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 2 hours, you must attend the event in full and miss no more than 10mins.

FOMO (Fear of Missing Out) has become a common experience in modern daily life. Many individuals feel compelled to frequently check their mobile devices and monitor social media, driven by a concern about missing trending topics or activities, as well as a tendency to compare their lives with those of others. However, by embracing JOMO (Joy of Missing Out), individuals can learn to focus on what truly matters to them and cultivate a sense of calm while appreciating the present moment. Through a combination of artistic activities—such as sand painting scented candle making—and guided sharing sessions, this workshop aims to support participants in naturally alleviating the pressures associated with FOMO.

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Workshop

Calming Ourselves in the Midst of Family Conflict

Date:
9 Oct 2026 (Fri): Time:
2:30pm - 4:00pm: Venue:
Counseling and Wellness Center (Room 5003, via lift 3 next to Starbucks): Language:
English: Guest / Speaker:
Ms Ella Tsang, Clinical Psychologist: Registration Quota:
30: 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.

Navigating family conflicts can often create an environment of tension and pressure, leaving students feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or emotionally unsettled at home. This workshop offers practical tools and experiential learning to help them ground themselves, manage relational stress, and find emotional balance even in the midst of challenging family dynamics.

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Workshop

Life as a Journey” Life and Death Education Workshop 「此生。旅居」生死教育工作坊

Date:
2 Oct 2026 (Fri): Time:
2:30pm - 4:00pm: Venue:
Counseling and Wellness Center (Room 5003, via lift 3 next to Starbucks): Language:
Cantonese: Guest / Speaker:
Ms. Kathy Ng, Registered Social Worker: Registration Quota:
30: 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.

New semester brings fresh beginnings, but it can also be a time when stress, confusion, and loneliness creep in. Facing academic demands, relationships, choices about the future, and self-expectations, we might find ourselves asking: What truly matters in life? When hit by loss, setback, or uncertainty, how do we continue to live well? Centering on the core theme of "Living Well and Flourishing," this workshop guides students to reflect on their own life experiences through interactive reflection, group sharing, and meaning-of-life exploration. Together, we will discover your inner resources and explore the people, things, beliefs, and values that keep you moving forward. You will learn to find direction amidst uncertainty, cherish the present, and face life’s ups and downs with greater gentleness and resilience.

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Training

Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) Course for Students

Date:
30 Sep & 7 Oct 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 n…

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.”

Training

Mental Health First-Aid (MHFA) Course for Students [Online]

Date:
28 Sep 2026 - 12 Oct 2026: Time:
28 Sep 2026 - 9 Oct 2026: 7 hours self-directed online learning AND

12 Oct 2026: Instructor-led Zoom sessions (9:30 am - 12:00 nn & 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm): Venue:
Zoom: Language:
Cantonese: Guest / Speaker:
Counselor: Registration Quota:
15: 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:
1. All online learning materials are provided by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong. Currently only Chinese/Cantonese is available as the medium of instruction. 2. Only participants who is currently in Hong Kong or Macau can access the online course materials. 3. The program fee of $150 will be refunded upon completion of 2 consecutive sessions.

The 12-hour MHFA online 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 per…

The 12-hour MHFA online 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.”

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