Day 2: Public Engagement Day
Information
19 December 2026 (Saturday)
Central Market 1/F
Event Space & 2/F
12:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Research, Evidence and System-Level Impact
The Public Engagement Programme on 19 December is free of charge and open to all, and visitors are welcome to join throughout the day
What to Expect
Public talks on mental well-being and practical everyday strategies
Interactive activities, games and community engagement booths
Guided exhibition tours introducing the project’s journey, impact and key learning
Practical resources and take-home ideas for supporting personal and community well-being
Who Should Attend
Open to everyone, including non-Chinese young people, families, educators and anyone interested in mental well-being and inclusion.
The Public Engagement Programme on 19 December is open to all and designed to engage community members, families, and youth through accessible, interactive activities.
The programme includes public lectures, guided tours, exhibitions, and hands-on experiences, all intended to promote cross-cultural understanding and awareness of youth mental health.
Public Lectures
Well-being in Practice
Simple tools. Everyday care. Healthier minds.
Join our public-friendly sessions exploring practical ways to support mental well-being in everyday life. Through simple ideas, real-life examples, and interactive activities, participants will learn useful tools for managing stress, strengthening family communication, practising self-care, and improving sleep.
Quota: 50 participants per session.
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Prior registration is required.
| # | Time | Topic | Quota | |
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| 01 | 2:00 PM – 2:30 PM |
Pause and Breathe: Simple Ways to Manage Everyday Stress Suitable for: Anyone interested in simple ways to manage everyday stress 55
This beginner-friendly session introduces simple mindfulness and breathing practices that can help us slow down, notice our emotions, and manage everyday stress. Participants will try easy relaxation activities, including breathing exercises and a short body scan, and learn how these tools can be used at home, school, or work.Interactive element: Breathing practice, body scan exercise, and simple stress-relief activity.
Takeaway: Easy calming tools that can be used in daily life. |
50 |
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| 02 | 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
Stronger Families, Healthier Minds
This session explores why communication between parents, children, and young people can sometimes become difficult, especially during stress or change. Through simple examples, participants will learn practical ways to listen, express feelings, and respond with care in everyday family situations.Interactive element: Real-life family communication scenario and guided practice.
Takeaway: Practical communication tips to support healthier family relationships. |
50 |
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| 03 | 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM |
Sleep Well, Live Well
This session explains why sleep is important for both mental and physical well-being, and how daily habits can affect sleep quality. Participants will learn simple sleep hygiene tips, such as keeping a regular routine, reducing screen time before bed, and creating a calming wind-down routine. Interactive element: Design-your-own nighttime routine activity.
Takeaway: Practical tips for better sleep and a healthier daily rhythm. |
50 |
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| 04 | 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Small Self-Care Habits for Busy Hong Kong Lives
This session looks at what mental well-being means in everyday life and why small habits can make a difference. Participants will learn simple and realistic self-care ideas that can be used at home, in school, or at work, including ways to manage stress, seek support, and build healthier routines. Interactive element: Self-care reflection and simple habit-planning activity.
Takeaway: Easy self-care habits for busy daily lives. |
50 |
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| 05 | 5:45 PM – 6:15 PM |
Sleep Well, Live Well
This session explains why sleep is important for both mental and physical well-being, and how daily habits can affect sleep quality. Participants will learn simple sleep hygiene tips, such as keeping a regular routine, reducing screen time before bed, and creating a calming wind-down routine. Interactive element: Design-your-own nighttime routine activity.
Takeaway: Practical tips for better sleep and a healthier daily rhythm. |
50 |
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Guided Tours
Walk through the story. See the impact. Join the conversation.
Join a short guided walk-through of the exhibition to learn about the project background, key findings, and major outcomes in supporting youth mental health, inclusion, and cross-cultural understanding in Hong Kong.
Quota: 15 participants per tour.
Places are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Prior registration is recommended.
| Time | Guide | Language | Quota | |
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| 2:40 PM – 3:00 PM | 20-minute Public Guided Tour (Session 1) | English | 15 |
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| 3:40 PM – 4:00 PM | 20-minute Public Guided Tour (Session 2) | Cantonese | 15 |
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| 5:10 PM – 5:30 PM | 20-minute Public Guided Tour (Session 3) | English | 15 |
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| 6:25 PM – 6:45 PM | 20-minute Public Guided Tour (Session 4) | Cantonese | 15 |
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