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JC JOYAGE INTERNATIONAL SYMPOSIUM 2024

Enhancing Primary Mental Health Care in Hong Kong

The demand for mental health services continues to rise in our society, uncovering the urgent need to enhance the capacity and quality of mental health care. This symposium brings together renowned experts from the fields of mental health, public policy, family medicine and social work, who will share insight and strategies for implementing cost-effective mental health care, and discuss both challenges and opportunities of integrating mental health intervention into primary care settings. The implication for shaping an ideal primary mental health care system in Hong Kong will be also be explored.

3rd July 2024 (Wed)

Rayson Huang Theatre, The University of Hong Kong

English

*Event Reception will begin 09:15am for the morning session and 2:15pm for the afternoon session

Time	Session	Speaker
9:30 – 10:00	Opening Ceremony Welcoming Speech Officiating Speech I Opening Remarks Group Photo	Prof. Ming Wen Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong Dr. Ching-choi Lam Chairman, Advisory Committee on Mental Health Ms. Imelda Chan Head of Charities (Healthy Community), The Hong Kong Jockey Club
10:00 – 11:00	Keynote Speech Effectiveness and Cost-effectiveness of a Collaborative Stepped-care Model for Late-life Mental Health—JC JoyAge	Prof. Gloria Wong, Prof. Martin Knapp, Prof. Tracy Lu
11:00 – 11:30	Presentation I Integration of Mental Health into Primary Care - the Role of the Family Doctor	Prof. Cindy Lam
11:30 – 12:00	Panel Discussion I Shaping an Ideal Primary Mental Health Care System	Prof. Martin Knapp Prof. Cindy Lam Prof. David Makram Bishai Prof. Wing-chung Chang Moderator: Prof. Terry Lum
12:00 – 14:30	Lunch Break
14:30 – 15:00	Presentation II Management of Menopause Transition in Primary Health Care	Prof. Aimee Spector
15:00 – 15:30	Presentation III Treating Subthreshold Depression in Primary Care	Prof. Samuel Wong
15:30 – 16:00	Panel Discussion II Challenges and Opportunities of Implementing Psychosocial Interventions in Primary Care	Prof. Aimee Spector Prof. Samuel Wong Prof. Wai-chi Chan Moderator: Prof. Gloria Wong
16:00 – 16:05	Concluding Remarks	Prof. Terry Lum

Opening Ceremony

Keynote Speech

Presentation I

Panel Discussion I

Presentation II

Presentation III

Panel Discussion II

Concluding Remarks

Prof. Gloria Wong

The University of Hong Kong

Prof. Martin Knapp

London School of Economics and Political Science, UK

Prof. Tracy Lu

The University of Hong Kong

Prof. Cindy Lam

The University of Hong Kong

Prof. Aimee Spector

University College London, UK

Prof. Samuel Wong

The Chinese University of Hong Kong

Prof. David Bishai

The University of Hong Kong

Prof. Wing-chung Chang

The University of Hong Kong

Prof. Wai-chi Chan

The University of Hong Kong

Local epidemiological studies have shown that nearly 10% of the elderly population of Hong Kong have clinical levels of depressive symptoms. Factors such as stress, health problems and a lack of social engagement usually contribute to the vulnerability of older adults and higher risks of elderly depression and other major illnesses. In response to this concern, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust approved over HK$678 million to initiate the “JC JoyAge: Jockey Club Holistic Support Project for Elderly Mental Wellness” (JC JoyAge). Launched in 2016, the project aims to tackle the social problem of elderly depression. Through cross-sectoral collaboration, JC JoyAge provides a community-based supporting network for older adults to enhance their resilience in facing the challenges of ageing. The project has been successfully implemented in all 18 districts since 2022, covering over 70% of service units providing community mental health services and district elderly services. Starting in 2024, JC JoyAge will further expand its service to a wider age group on top of the elderly, serving people with depressive symptoms aged 45 or above, and will strengthen social-medical collaboration in the community.