香港心理衞生期刊 四十七卷及四十八卷 第一期 二０二一年及二０二二 Hong Kong Journal of Mental Health Volume 47 & 48 No. 1 2021&2022
Message from Co-Chair of Combined Issue
Forest Therapy and Mental Health Promotion
Amanda Yik
Hong Kong Nature and Forest Therapy Community
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| Forest Therapy is becoming increasingly popular across the world as more research are being conducted to understand the impact that spending more time in nature has on our health and wellbeing. While this practice is widely perceived to have its roots in the East, it has gained renewed attention and momentum as a result of interest in the West, notably the development of “nature prescription” and the rise in awareness of the importance of mental health. This article also explores how Forest Therapy is being applied to urban cities such as Hong Kong, and what opportunities and challenges are present. |
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森林療癒如何促進心理健康 隨著越來越多的研究讓我們了解處身大自然中對我們的身心健康的影響，森林療癒在世界各地變得越來越流行。雖然透過大自然改善身心健康這種做法被廣泛認為起源於東方，但由於近年西方對大自然療癒的興趣，特別是「大自然處方」的發展，及對心理健康的認知提高了，森林療癒得到關注和被推動。本文繼而探討森林療癒如何應用於香港等城市環境，以及存在哪些機遇和挑戰。 |
Keywords
| Forest therapy, nature, mental health, health promotion |
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動物輔助療法於心理及精神健康之應用
黎婉儀
香港理工大學
陳彩雲
匡智張玉瓊晨輝學校
蔡佩慧
主流夢工場基金
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過去20年，採用動物作為教育和康復治療媒介的例子越來越多，並在不同環境中使用，例如：監獄、醫院和學校。研究發現，AAT能為人們帶來廣泛身心的益處，提昇心理健康。在最近的10年，不少學者探究狗隻和人類的相處或有動物的陪伴以改善壓力或減低焦慮的情況之影響力，有些研究更量度生理指數，如：催產素(oxytocin)、皮質醇(cortisol)或心率變異(heart rate variability)以了解AAT所帶來果效的箇中機制。為何AAT能改善精神病患者的原理仍有待研究，本文祈望循著動物的特質、過往研究的結果及本文作者進行AAT的案例分享(他們分別患有自閉症、智力障礙、隱蔽青年和創傷後遺症)，讓有興趣採用AAT者得到一些啟發。 |
Abstract
| Application of Animal-Assisted Therapy on Psychological and Mental Health Practice The application of animal assisted therapy (AAT) in education and rehabilitation field has been increasing over the past two decades across settings, including prisons, hospitals, and schools. Previous studies ound that AAT could bring benefits to psychological and mental health of human being. In recent 10 years, there were research investigating the effectiveness of human-canine interaction and animal companions on stress and anxiety alleviation. Some studies also examined the physiological indicators, such as oxytocin, cortisol, and heart rate variability. The mechanism behind the effects of AAT is still under investigation. In this paper, the sharing on the characteristics of animals, previous studies and case studies may shed lights on the understanding of the application of AAT on psychological and mental health practice. |
Keywords
| 動物輔助療法、自閉症、隱蔽青年、智障、精神健康、創傷後遺症、 心理健康 |
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Sharing on Horticultural Therapy in Mental Health Service
C Y Kam
New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
Ellen Y L Chan
Hospital Authority
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| There are increasing applications of horticultural therapy in Hong Kong, where stress and anxiety are common for people who live in this fast-moving city, in various types of service and sectors in recent years. Some studies indicated horticultural therapy could be applied in helping people with mental health issues but yet the implementation in mental health service is still limited. It is an opportunity to explore how horticultural therapy could be delivered and applied in the mental health service that covers prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation for persons in need. This article shares the characteristics and theories of horticultural therapy, and introduces some suitable environment and activities. It could be reference for sectors to further understand and explore the applications of horticultural therapy. |
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園藝治療應用於精神健康的分享 近年來越來越多的本地應用園藝治療的經驗，也有研究發現園藝治療對精神健康具有治療作用，尤其香港都市壓力鉅大，人們更多倡議關注精神健康的情況下，可讓更多研究如何推廣園藝治療於大眾。本文分享了園藝治療的背景和理論，以及其執行的環境各活動模式，希望給業界多認識此套療法，進一步發掘其治療價值。 |
Keywords
| Horticultural therapy, mental health |
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COVID-19 Pandemic and Public Health
Prof. Gabriel M Leung Dean of Medicine, Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine, The University of Hong Kong |
Transcript of the 11th Dr. Gerald Choa Memorial Lecture on 18th December 2020
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Mental Health and the Youths in Hong Kong
Francis F H Tsang Hong Kong College of Community Health Practitioners Ben Y F Fong College of Professional and Continuing Education The Hong Kong Polytechnic University Abstract
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| This paper will review the epidemiological statistics related to the mental health of youths in Hong Kong, and will describe the mental health services. Stakeholders should improve their services. It is the responsibility of the society to build a better Hong Kong in terms of mental health, for the youths and the next generations. |
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精神健康與香港青年 這篇文章會就香港青年精神健康流行病學數據進行綜述及分析精神健康服務。各持份者亦應改善精神健康服務。香港社會有責任在精神健康議題上為青年及他們的下一代建造一個更好的香港。 |
Keywords
| Youths, mental health, Hong Kong |
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Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on Hong Kong General Population's Mental Health
Maria Hung
School of Health Sciences, Caritas Institute of Higher Education
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| The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a global health crisis since late 2019. This paper will present research evidence demonstrating the pandemic had imposed significant physical, psychological, and social health impacts on human beings. Lessening the adverse effects of COVID-19 on mental health is a public health priority globally and locally. The Government of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) recommended coordinating the governmental and non-governmental departments, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions to promote “Mental Health for All”. This paper will further discuss appropriate strategies and activities to facilitate and enhance people’s resilience capacity, especially for those who are vulnerable or significantly affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. In the long run, hopefully the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic or future public health emergencies on mental health in the general population could be prevented or mitigated. (The paper was submitted to the Editorial Board in 2021 with figures reflecting the impact of COVID-19 pandemic at that time.) |
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冠狀病毒大流行對香港市民精神健康的影響 自2019年底以來，冠狀病毒(COVID-19)大流行已引發全球健康危機。大量研究證據顯示，大流行對人類的身體、心理和社會健康造成了重大影響。減輕冠狀病毒大流行對心理健康的不利影響，是解決全球和香港公共衞生問題的優先事項。建議香港特區政府協調政府和非政府部門、醫療機構和教育機構，推動「全民心理健康」，造福社會大眾。制定適當的策略和活動，以促進和支持香港市民的復原能力，尤其是在冠狀病毒大流行期間，容易受到或已經受到重大影響的人。從長遠來看，可以預防或減輕冠狀病毒大流行或未來突發公共衞生事件，對一般市民心理健康的負面影響。 |
Keywords
| COVID-19, Hong Kong, mental health impact |
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Problem Gaming in Adolescents with Intellectual Disability: Are They Also Influenced by Problem Gaming as Their Normal Counterparts?
Anson C Y Tang
School of Nursing, Tung Wah College
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| Problem gaming is a prevalent behavioural issue commonly observed in adolescents and young adults all over the world. Many studies have reported the pathophysiological mechanism and the impact of pathological gaming. The key purpose of this paper is to analyse the current situation of problem gaming on intellectually intact and disabled adolescents. Impaired cognitive control and selfregulation are believed to be the major causes of pathological gaming though findings are from intellectually normal populations. The prevalence of pathological gaming in adolescents with intellectually disability is as high as that in normal adolescents. Existing studies seldom explore problem gaming on intellectual disability population though they are potentially at risk of problem gaming due to the weaker cognitive function. Mental health professionals should pay more attention to adolescents with intellectually disability regarding problem gaming. It is recommended that a psychometrically sound tool for screening early symptoms of pathological gaming should be devised for intellectually disabled youths to facilitate early identification and timely intervention. |
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智障青少年是否和非智障青少年一樣會沉迷電玩？ 沉迷電玩是普遍存在於青少年和年輕人群中的行為問題。許多學者著力探討和分析電玩成癮的病理機制和對該人群成長的多方面影響。此文章意旨在分析電玩成癮在智障和非智障青少年群組的狀況。作者提出要設計一個有信效度的早期電玩成癮量表，讓精神科護士能及早篩選出有電玩成癮病徵的智障青少年，以達致及早識別和治療的效果。 |
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| Intellectual disability, problem gaming, adolescents |
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