Supported by the Healthcare Committee and Education Committee
Speakers:
Adam Broomfield, Head of School, Stanley Campus, The International Montessori School Hong Kong
Dr. Kenny Kung, Chief Medical Officer, United Medical Practice
Rachel Chan Mazariegos, Behavioural Therapist and School Neuropsychologist, Diplomate of the American Board of School Neuropsychology, OT&P Healthcare
Dr. Sharmeen Shroff, Clinical Psychologist & Founder, Central Minds
Mental Health in the Post COVID Era
The global public health crisis caused by COVID-19 has lasted longer than many of us would have hoped and expected. Even as restrictions begin to drop and Hong Kong returns to “normal”, many of us are still experiencing high levels of uncertainty and stress.
In honour of Stress Awareness Month, the Chamber’s Healthcare Committee and Education Committee have worked together to raise awareness of the causes and impacts of stress, and to highlight the mental health resources available in Hong Kong for children, adolescents and adults. With the help of our experts from the healthcare and education sectors, we will open up a dialogue and create a safe space to address mental health. Focusing on the warning signs of stress and its impact on our mental health, coping strategies for individuals who are struggling, and sharing the mental health treatment options available in Hong Kong.
About the speakers
Adam Broomfield is a proud “Aussie” and comes from Melbourne, Australia. Adam has degrees in History and Literature, Primary Teaching and Child and Adolescent Mental Health. He has a Diploma of Management and a Postgraduate Masters in School Leadership. Adam has been in education for over 20 years and taught students aged from 5 to 18 years old in Australia, New Zealand, China and most recently Hong Kong. He began his teaching career in the Upper Elementary/Primary before moving into teaching students with severe behaviour and emotional difficulties. He has taught PE and IT at Primary level, History, English Literature and Theory of Knowledge at an International Baccalaureate level. He has held the positions of Principal, Deputy Principal, Student Welfare Coordinator, Regional Drug and Student Wellbeing Network Leader, Head of Teaching and Learning and International Baccalaureate DP Coordinator. Adam is a Restorative Practices trainer and sat on the board of the Victorian Association for Restorative Justice. Adam worked in government schools for 12 years before taking long service leave to travel to China in 2010 and has worked in International Schools since then.
Adam is proud to call Hong Kong home with his wife Melanie (also a teacher) and daughter Chloe.
Dr. Kenny Kung
- Specialist in Family Medicine
- Master in Family Medicine (Monash)
- Fellow of the Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
- Member of the Royal College of General Practitioners
- Fellow of the Hong Kong College of Family Physicians
- Co-CEO, GBA HealthCare
- Chief Medical Officer, United Medical Practice
- Honorary clinical associate professor in Family Medicine (CUHK)
- Honorary clinical assistant professor in Family Medicine (HKU)
Rachel Chan Mazariegos is an accredited CBT practitioner that can help children with depression, anxiety or behavioural issues. Rachel also works with couples and parents to help them navigate the difficulties of parenting by better understanding their parenting styles, and partner communication. Rachel is a graduate of Neuropsychology and Psychology with honours from the UK. She is a registered Educational, Attainment and Ability test user with the British Psychological Society. She is one of only a handful of practitioners in Asia that is a Diplomate member of the American Board of School Neuropsychology whereby she specialises in providing Neuropsychological assessment on school-aged children.
With over 20 years of experience, Dr Shroff has worked in community mental health centres, private psychology clinics, medical clinics and hospitals in Hong Kong, the United Kingdom and the USA.
Dr Shroff is passionate about conducting mental health training for organisations to raise awareness and reduce the stigma around issues related to employee mental health. She has assisted numerous organisations to address these issues more effectively and create psychologically healthy workplaces.
She is a clinical advisor for The Zubin Foundation and City Mental Health Alliance, Hong Kong and is a registered clinical psychologist in both Hong Kong and the United Kingdom.
Agenda
6:30 pm - 7:00 pm - Registration (Canapés and wine will be served)
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm - Panel Discussion
8:00 pm - 8:30 pm - Networking (Canapés and wine will be served)
Pricing
- Member: HK$350
- Non-Member: HK$440
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