Videos
2021 - 2022:
2019 - 2021:
Conversation with a suicide survivor with severe depression (Part 1)
We interviewed Mui Mui, a suicide survivor with severe depression. This is the first half of our interview, in which Mui Mui shared the process of being diagnosed and her life living with depression.
2019 - 2021:
Conversation with a clinical psychologist
We interviewed Ms. Mary Lee, a registered clinical psychologist at the Hong Kong Institute of Clinical Psychologists and the Hong Kong Psychological Society. This is our interview clip with her, in which Ms. Lee shared how clinical psychologists treat depression patients, her observations on depression patients’ lives, as well as her personal opinions on mental health in Hong Kong.
2019 - 2021:
Conversation with recovered mild to moderate depression patient (Part 2)
We interviewed Ms. Cheung, a recovered mild to moderate depression patient. This is the second half of our interview, in which Ms. Cheung shared the process of recovery.
2019 - 2021:
Conversation with a severe depression patient (Part 2)
We interviewed Riceball, a severe depression patient and Year 5 medical student. This is the second half of our interview, in which Riceball shared the process of recovery.
2019 - 2021:
Mental Disorder 101: Major Depressive Disorder Part 2
This video belongs to the “Mental Disorder 101” series and introduces the treatment options of Major Depressive Disorder.
2019 - 2021:
Conversation with a suicide survivor with severe depression (Part 2)
We interviewed Mui Mui, a suicide survivor with severe depression. This is the second half of our interview, in which Mui Mui shared her experience as a suicide survivor and the process of recovery.
2019 - 2021:
Conversation with recovered mild to moderate depression patient (Part 1)
We interviewed Ms. Cheung, a recovered mild to moderate depression patient. This is the first half of our interview, in which Ms. Cheung shared the process of being diagnosed and her life living with depression.
2019 - 2021:
Conversation with a severe depression patient (Part 1)
We interviewed Riceball, a severe depression patient and Year 5 medical student. This is the first half of our interview, in which Riceball shared the process of being diagnosed and their life living with depression.
2019 - 2021:
Mental Disorder 101: Major Depressive Disorder Part 1
This video belongs to the “Mental Disorder 101” series and introduces the causes and symptoms of Major Depressive Disorder.
2019 - 2021:
Mental Health in Hong Kong: Breaking the Taboo
To gain a more holistic view of the public understanding of mental wellbeing, public perception of mental illnesses and the current institutional approaches towards mental health in Hong Kong, we started our self-initiated research in September 2019.
Since then, we have been interviewing various stakeholders, including social workers, psychiatrists, family physicians, local mental health NGOs and recovered mental health patients. This documentary compiles the responses of these specific stakeholders.
Mental Health from the Perspective of Psychiatrist
We are very honoured to have interviewed Dr. Phyllis Kwok-ling Chan, who is the Chief of Service in the Department of Psychiatry at Queen Mary Hospital and Consultant Psychiatrist in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. In this video, Dr Chan shared her personal views on Hong Kong citizens’ mental health, as well as explaining some of the least understood difficulties that the mentally ill experience.
Family Physicians and Mental Health
It was an honor to have interviewed Dr Lam Wing Wo, who is a family physician and a marriage and family therapist. In this video, Dr Lam explained the role of family physicians in the mental health support structure, as well as giving suggestions on how individuals can improve their own mental wellbeing and promote mental health.
Mental Health from the Perspective of NGO
With our deepest gratitude, we interviewed a representative from Mind Hong Kong. Mind HK is a local non-governmental organization combating stigma and discrimination regarding mental health. In this video, the representative explained the work of Mind HK in raising public awareness of mental health and some common misconceptions regarding mental health.
Our Interviews with Social Workers - Episode 1
Previously, we interviewed Ms Winnie Cheng, who is a registered social worker working at a school. In this video, Winnie shared her personal experience of being a school social worker and clarified some common misconceptions regarding mental health.
Our Interviews with Social Workers - Episode 2
We interviewed Mr Chan Ka Fung, who is a registered social worker working at a secondary school. In this video, Mr Fung explained the role of social workers in Hong Kong’s mental health support structure and expressed his views on how various stakeholders can support the mentally ill.
Our Interviews with Social Workers - Episode 3
We interviewed Mr Tam Yiu Chun (Nathan), who is a registered social worker that worked at a secondary school before. In this video, Nathan explained the importance of social workers in schools and some difficulties that the mentally ill are facing.