Programme Background

The initiative aims to enhance mental health awareness at schools in Hong Kong. We recognise that students can play a more important role in their peers’ mental health, acting as mental health gatekeepers for one another. At the same time, parents should also build their capacities to meet children’s mental and physical health needs.

The initiative encompasses two sections:
It includes comprehensive mental health gatekeeper training for senior students in primary and secondary schools,
as well as systematic mental health courses for parents of primary, secondary, and kindergarten students.

Grounded in our previous experience and research, this initiative transforms evidence-based findings into actionable knowledge. Through education, training, digital learning platforms, alongside peer-reviewed academic research, we work to advance mental well-being within school communities.

Programme Objectives
Through the following initiative objectives, we transform school communities by prioritising well-being across the community, creating an environment that promotes mental health in both schools and families.

Building community capacity
Empowering students and parents to promote students' mental health more actively and provide timely responses to those in need.

Establishing Good Practice Models
Developing high-quality content for "Student Mental Health Gatekeeper Training" and "Mental Health Parent Education Courses," and providing manuals and resource materials for reference.