Day1: Academic Conference

The Conference spans two days, each designed for different audiences and modes of engagement.
DAY 1

Academic Conference

18 May, 2026
DAY 2

Public Engagement Day

19 May, 2026

Information

18 December 2026 (Friday)

HKUST

10:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Research, Evidence and System-Level Impact

The Conference on 18 December brings together researchers, practitioners, educators, and policymakers to share findings and insights from the project.

What to Expect

Research presentations on youth mental health literacy

Evidence-based intervention models

Panel discussions on policy and system-level implications

Cross-sector dialogue

Who Should Attend

The Conference is intended for academics, practitioners, educators, sector leaders, and policymakers.

Conference Session

# Time Speaker Topic
01 9:30 am – 10:00 am Registration & Refreshments
02 10:00 am – 10:15 am Wong Yan Lung Opening Remarks
Part I: Project Learning, Evidence and Community Impact
01 10:15 am – 10:25 am Prof. Eng-kiong YEOH Project Overview & Intervention Model

Introducing the project goals, model, core interventions, partnerships and overall implementation approach
02 10:25 am – 10:35 am Prof. Eng-kiong YEOH Programme Achievements & Community Impact

Highlighting programme impacts, youth engagement, co-creation, digital innovation and community partnerships.
03 10:35 am – 10:45 am Prof. Eng-kiong YEOH Research Findings & Evidence Generated

Sharing key evidence on the mental health needs, intervention outcomes, and support experiences of non-Chinese youth, with reflections on how project insights may inform future community practice.
Part II: Policy and System-Level Pathways
01 10:45 am – 11:15 am Professor Alex Jingwei He, Ms. Shalini Mahtani, Ms Aruna GURUNG, Saajandeep Singh Theme 1 Keynote Presentation: Policy Pathways to Supporting the Mental Health of Non-Chinese Youth in Hong Kong

Exploring policy directions for strengthening inclusive and culturally responsive mental health support
Lunch Break
12:20 pm – 2:00 pm

(Lunch for invited guests, speakers and panelists)
Part III: School- and Community-Based Responses
01 2:00 pm – 2:30 pm Ho Sau Yin Zareenah, Prof Fang Gao, Dr. Michael Manio , Dr. Theresa CUNANAN Theme 2 Keynote Presentation: Fostering Inclusive Educational Environments

Examining how schools and learning environments can better support non-Chinese youth well-being.

02 2:30 pm – 3:35 pm Ho Sau Yin Zareenah, Prof Fang Gao, Dr. Michael Manio , Dr. Theresa CUNANAN Theme 2 Discussion: Building Inclusive Educational and Community Support Systems

Discussing culturally responsive school support, early identification, peer integration and community-school collaboration
03 3:35 pm – 3:40 pm Closing Remarks

Summarising key takeaways and extending appreciation to the funder, speakers, partners, and participants.