We are excited to welcome and present to you the
2nd International Conference of LevelMind@JC
Youth and distress: Connect, Prevent, Heal
On 9 - 10 June 2023 at the historic Tai Kwun in Central, Hong Kong.
In this 2-day programme, we will be exchanging ideas among wide-ranging participants - including young people & world-renowned experts on three sub-themes: 1. Connect and Access; 2. Risk and Prevention and; 3. Heal and Support. The event will be conducted in a hybrid format, with both in-person and live-streaming options available, offering accessibility for a global audience.
Join us for two insightful days of keynote presentations, symposia, table talks, workshops, performance and youth activities, as we work together to address and explore the challenges facing youth in the realm of mental health today. With your participation, we can create a platform for learning and collaboration, fostering a supportive environment to promote the well-being of young people around the world.
We look forward to seeing you at the 2nd International Conference of LevelMind@JC, whether in-person or online!
Prof CHEN Yu Hai, Eric
Chair Professor
Department of Psychiatry,
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Dr CHAN Kit Wa, Sherry
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry
The University of Hong Kong
Dr WONG Hoi Yan, Gloria
Associate Professor
Department of Social Work
and Social Administration
The University of Hong Kong
conference co-chairs
on behalf of the
Scientific Committee & Organising Committee
Scientific & Organizing Committee
Dr CHAN Kai Tai
Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry,
The University of Hong Kong
Mr CHAN Kin-hung, Charles
Executive Director
The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong
Mr CHAN Pik Fai
Assistant Director
The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong
Ms Angel CHAN
Member
Advisory Committee on Mental Health
Ms Grace CHENG
Project Worker
LevelMind@JC Youth Mental Health Hub, The Hong Kong Playground Association
Mr Ikey CHEUNG
Member
Advisory Committee on Mental Health
Ms CHIU Ying-yan Melissa
Clinical Consultant
LevelMind@JC Youth Mental Health Hub, Caritas Hong Kong
Mr LAI Wing Hoi, Frederick
Member
Advisory Committee on Mental Health
Ms Cassie LAM
Founder
Shelter by Shell and Spines Limited
Dr HUI Lai Ming, Christy
Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry
The University of Hong Kong
Ms LAM Yick Man, Mon
Senior Manager
LevelMind@JC Youth Mental Health Hub, St. James' Settlement
Prof. David MAN
Vice President (Academic)
Tung Wah College
Ms MUI Hang Chun, Jolene
Senior Lecturer
School of Nursing and Health Studies, Hong Kong Metropolitan University
Ms NG Kam Kuen, Cecilia
Project Manager
LevelMind@JC Youth Mental Health Hub, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
Mr SO Yik Pun, Alvin
Project Manager
LevelMind@JC Youth Mental Health Hub, St. James' Settlement
Dr SUEN Yi Nam
Research Assistant Professor
Department of Psychiatry,
The University of Hong Kong
Ms Louisa YEUNG
Assistant project-In-charge
LevelMind@JC Youth Mental Health Hub, The Boys' & Girls' Clubs Association of Hong Kong
Ms Simmy YEUNG
Project Worker
LevelMind@JC Youth Mental Health Hub, The Hong Kong Children & Youth Services
About LevelMind@JC
Youths are facing different challenges in life today, and their physical and psychological conditions will also be more susceptible to stress when undergoing rapid changes in their development stage. In view of this, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust initiated and earmarked funding of some HK$295 million to launch the “LevelMind@JC” (https://www.levelmind.hk) in cross-sectoral collaboration with six non-governmental organisations and The University of Hong Kong in 2019.
The four and a half year project caters for the specific needs in our youths by developing a stigma-free youth-specific and youth-friendly mental wellness service model for youth mainly aged between 12 and 24, as well as cultivating a new generation of youth workers to address the needs. A total of eight “LevelMind” hubs are established across the city, to enhance youth’s cognitive resources, personal strengths and overall mental wellness, to address early distress signals and provide early interventions and to change their health seeking behaviour.