16/06/2026
精神健康研究中心舉辦2026年交流午宴 攜手推動跨學科合作與精神健康發展
2026年5月29日,香港理工大學(理大)精神健康研究中心於於唯港薈舉辦交流午宴,匯聚逾50位來自政府、醫院管理局、非政府組織、慈善基金會及理大學界的代表,共同促進跨學科交流,加強精神健康研究與社區服務協作。
午宴由理大副校長(研究及創新)趙汝恒教授致歡迎辭揭開序幕。趙教授讚揚中心自2021年成立以來,在跨學科研究、學術創新及合作網絡建立方面取得顯著成果。活動亦榮幸邀得醫務衞生局精神健康諮詢委員會主席林正財醫生,以及社會福利署助理署長(康復及醫務社會服務)吳偉強先生擔任主禮嘉賓,分享本地及全球精神健康研究與社區服務的發展方向。
為慶祝中心踏入第二個資助週期,大會特別舉行剪綵儀式,由趙汝恒教授、理大高等研究院院長陳清焰教授、醫療及社會科學院院長岑浩強教授、精神健康研究中心主任仇安琪教授、中心共同創辦人曾永康教授、林正財醫生、吳偉強先生,以及正愛慈善基金會創辦人陳文耀先生共同主禮。
午宴期間,仇安琪教授介紹中心最新研究成果及未來發展方向,並分享中心如何結合神經科學、人工智能、康復科學及社會工作,推動創新及科技驅動的精神健康介入方案。是次活動亦為不同持份者提供深入交流平台,參與機構包括利希慎基金、正愛慈善基金、鵬程慈善基金、醫院管理局及多個精神健康服務機構。
活動尾聲,仇教授感謝各合作夥伴一直以來的支持,並重申中心將繼續透過跨界別協作推動精神健康研究與服務發展,共同建構更健康、更具韌性的社會。精神健康研究中心亦衷心感謝各界嘉賓分享寶貴見解與前瞻觀點。午宴上的交流不僅彰顯跨學科合作的重要性,更進一步凝聚各界力量,共同提升社區精神健康與福祉。
MHRC hosts 2026 networking luncheon to advance interdisciplinary collaboration and mental wellness
The Mental Health Research Centre (MHRC) hosted its 2026 Networking Luncheon on 29 May 2026 at Hotel ICON, bringing together over 50 representatives from the Government, the Hospital Authority, non-governmental organisations, charitable foundations and academia to foster interdisciplinary exchange and strengthen collaboration in mental health research and community services.
The luncheon opened with welcoming remarks by Prof. Christopher CHAO, PolyU Senior Vice President (Research and Innovation). Prof. Chao commended MHRC for its notable achievements in interdisciplinary research, academic innovation and collaborative network building since its establishment in 2021. The event was also graced by Dr LAM Ching-choi, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health of the Health Bureau, HKSAR, and Mr David NG, Assistant Director (Rehabilitation & Medical Social Services) of the Social Welfare Department, HKSAR, who attended as officiating guests and shared their insights on the development of local and global mental health research and community services.
To celebrate the launch of MHRC’s second funding cycle, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held, officiated by Prof. Christopher CHAO, Prof. CHEN Qingyan, Director of the PolyU Academy for Interdisciplinary Research, Prof. David SHUM, Dean of the Faculty of Health and Social Sciences, Prof. QIU Anqi, Director of MHRC, Prof. Hector TSANG, Co-founder of MHRC, Dr LAM Ching-choi, Mr David NG, and Mr Lawrence CHAN, Founder of the Seal of Love Charitable Foundation.
During the luncheon, Prof. QIU Anqi shared the Centre’s latest research achievements and future strategic directions, highlighting how MHRC integrates neuroscience, artificial intelligence, rehabilitation sciences and social work to develop innovative, technology-driven mental health interventions. The event also provided a valuable platform for dialogue among stakeholders, including representatives from the Lee Hysan Foundation, Seal of Love Charitable Foundation, Bright Future Charitable Foundation, the Hospital Authority and various mental health service organisations.
In closing, Prof. QIU expressed heartfelt gratitude to all partners for their continued support and reaffirmed MHRC’s commitment to advancing mental health research and services through cross-sector collaboration, with the shared goal of building a healthier and more resilient society. MHRC also sincerely thanked all guests for their valuable insights and forward-looking perspectives. The meaningful exchanges throughout the luncheon underscored the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration and further strengthened the collective commitment to enhancing mental health and well-being in the community.