Foreword
Gallery of Time: 70 Years in Pictures
70th Anniversary Theme Song
Walk With MHA
Innovative Project
70th Anniversary Celebration Event
70th Anniversary Symposium
Event Recap
Donation Support
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Gallery of Time: 70 Years in Pictures
1950's
The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong was officially established, with its founders including Dr. Irene Cheng, scholar.
The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong was officially established with Its founders included Professor Yap Pao-meng, who was the first professor of psychiatry in Hong Kong.
1960's
Messages on mental health were exhibited at the "Health Exhibition"
One of the daytime training activities for the residents of Irene House in its early years involved engaging in light industrial work.
One of the daytime training activities for the residents of Irene House in its early years involved engaging in light industrial work.
1970's
As part of the 24th World Congress of the World Federation for Mental Health, a "Mental Health in Hong Kong" exhibition was held.
The "Hong Kong Journal of Mental Health" was published, which was the only publication in Hong Kong dedicated to mental health topics at the time.
Dr. Lo Wai-hoi, the chairman of the Mental Health Week organizing committee 1975, gave a speech at the closing ceremony.
Dr. Irene Cheng (right), one of the founders of the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, was photographed with Dr. Wong Mun-hang, an executive committee member, at the 10th anniversary celebration of the Irene House.
Pak Tin Pre-school Centre was established, which was Hong Kong's first training centre and residential facility serving children with severe intellectual disabilities.
Pak Tin Pre-school Centre was established, which was Hong Kong's first training centre and residential facility serving children with severe intellectual disabilities.
Pak Tin Pre-school Centre was established, which was Hong Kong's first training centre and residential facility serving children with severe intellectual disabilities.
1980's
At the opening ceremony of Mental Health Week 1980, the guest of honor Professor Desmond Pond, President of the Royal College of Psychiatrists, gave a speech
Ms. Cheng Sau-han, the Chairman of the Amity Club, introduced the service to the former Hong Kong Governor Sir Edward Youde.
Vice-Chairman Ms. Ophelia Chan presented a commemorative gift to the Director of Social Welfare, Mr. John Chambers JP, at the opening ceremony of the Kwun Tong Sheltered Workshop.
The Director of Social Welfare Department Mrs. Anson Chan, JP, gave a speech at the opening ceremony of the Shun Tin Centre.
The Director of Social Welfare Department attended the Mental Health Week 1986 closing ceremony.
Dr. Gerald H Choa, the President of Association, officiated at the Mental Health Week 1988 opening ceremony.
Irene House was relocated to a newly redeveloped site in Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate, providing better environmental facilities and staffing.
Irene House was relocated to a newly redeveloped site in Lower Wong Tai Sin Estate, providing better environmental facilities and staffing.
1990's
Mr. Ian Strachan, JP, Director of Social Welfare Department, officiated at the opening ceremony of the Lei Cheng Uk Sheltered Workshop.
Group photo of the officiating guests at
the "New Milestone in Mental Health" event.
Work demonstration by a trainee from the sheltered workshops during a Mental Health Month.
As part of the "Hey! I Can Do It Too!" promotional campaign, the slogan was painted on the a bus.
A seminar and forum were held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre for the "Synergy to Unleash Potential" supported employment service promotion day, with two overseas scholars and local guests in attendance.
With sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, a small retail shop called "Cheers Gallery" was established.
With sponsored by the Hong Kong Jockey Club, a small retail shop called "Cheers Gallery" was established.
The Association was granted land by the government to build a multi-purpose rehabilitation service building in Kwun Tong.
Mr. Robin Gill, the Deputy Secretary for Health and Welfare Bureau (right), toured
the Hong Ping and Hong Chui hostel after opening ceremony.
2000's
Clara House was established on a self-financing basis, providing a community support facility for residents transitioning from halfway houses. The start-up costs were sponsored by Tung Lin Kok Yuen.
Clara House was established on a self-financing basis, providing a community support facility for residents transitioning from halfway houses. The start-up costs were sponsored by Tung Lin Kok Yuen.
Launched the first "Family Mental Wellness" family mental health promotion programme, strengthening collaboration with local organizations to promote family mental health messages.
Authorized as the licensed training organization for the "Mental Health First Aid" program, training local instructors to teach the Hong Kong version of the programe and issue course certificates.
Authorized as the licensed training organization for the "Mental Health First Aid" program, training local instructors to teach the Hong Kong version of the programe and issue course certificates.
The first " Rehabilitation Soccer Champion of Hong Kong" was organized.
Amity Centre was accredited as a “Clubhouse Model” by Clubhouse International, and prompt greater autonomy and self-determination for members.
2010's
A "Mind Wise" mobile application was launched, which allows the public to understand and improve their mental health status, and receive online emotional counseling services.
Funded by the “Mind Set" mental health program, has partnered with three non-governmental organizations to establish a "Mind Set College". The Mind Set College offers training courses related to mental health for individuals in recovery, across different locations.
The Association signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Hong Kong Institute of Education to develop mental health training programmes for prospective teachers in Hong Kong.
The Association organized the 60th Anniversary kick-off ceremony and a "Run Together with Joy" charity marathon.
A press conference was held to release the findings of the "Photography Therapy Effectiveness Study", which presented the results of the "Speak with Images" photography therapy programme for people in recovery.
The first "Depression Screening Campaign" was held, providing depression screening for over 5,000 citizens across 18 districts.
Funded by "Mind Set" mental health program, a 3-year "Peer Support" pilot project was co-organized with three NGOs to train and employ peer support workers to share their recovery experiences at service units.
Three Integrated Community Centres for Mental Wellness were established in the Kwun Tong and Tai Po districts, named as Amity Place (Kwun Tong North), Jockey Club Amity Place (Kwun Tong South) andJockey Club Amity Place (Tai Po).
T.N. Foo Centre for Positive Mental Health was established, operating on a self-financing basis to provide counseling, group therapy and professional training.
Institute of Community Rehabilitation was established to provide training and consulting services for mental health and community rehabilitation service providers in mainland China.
2020's
Greater Bay Area Mental Health Medical-Social Collaboration Summit was held, with the theme "Community Services, Co-creating the Future"
Greater Bay Area Mental Health Medical-Social Collaboration Summit was held, with the theme "Community Services, Co-creating the Future"
MentalCare Connect 20th anniversary luncheon and Cheers Procurement Award Ceremony
"Art From the Heart" Exhibition
"Art From the Heart" Exhibition
"Study on Mental Health of Hong Kong People in the Workplace"
A study on the mental health conditions of working individuals during the pandemic,.
Invited to be a beneficiary organization for the
Anson Lo x Edan x Ian @Mirror x DrGo "Never Give Up"
Online Charity Concert
During the pandemic, a "Support in Need" hotline was launched and psychological counseling services were provided to those in need.
A press conference was held in collaboration with Tung Wah College and the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong.
Established an "Employment Support Service Centre"
to provide personalized and targeted integrated employment
support services for persons in recovery.
So Uk Home was established, providing residential services in a home-like setting for individuals with severe intellectual disabilities or severe physical disabilities.