School-Based Service
The HealthyMind Child Development Centre provides diverse and professional school-based services for tertiary institutions, secondary schools, and primary schools. Our professional team consists of psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, educational psychologists, speech therapists, occupational therapists, and counsellors. With extensive experience in delivering school-based support, our members offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to institutional needs. These include psychiatric and psychological assessments, student development assessments, case consultations, individual and group student training sessions, parent talks or workshops, and professional training for faculty and staff.
School-based Clinical Psychological Services
We provide mental health assessments for students with emotional distress, SEN, or other specific needs to understand their challenges and deliver evidence-based psychotherapy that enhances well-being. Upon completion, we provide progress reports, follow-up recommendations, tailored learning accommodations, and professional referral services*.
*Referral services include: Psychiatric consultations, diagnosis, medical treatment, and referral letters.
Service Content:
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Psychological Assessment
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Psychotherapy
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Case Consultation
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Teacher Training
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Talks / Workshops for Parents or Staff
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School-based Psychiatric Assessment & Consultation
Psychiatric Assessment Services
Target Audience
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Students experiencing emotional distress, or with suspected/confirmed mental health needs
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Students with suspected or confirmed Special Educational Needs (SEN)
Objectives
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Flexible on-site psychiatric consultations to skip the hassle of social workers or teachers accompanying students to external clinics
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Increase the accessibility of psychiatric treatments for students in need
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Strengthen communication between medical staff, families, and schools to track student progress and extend treatment efficacy into daily learning and life
Services Provided
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Conduct mental health assessments
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Prepare diagnostic reports
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Arrange medical treatments
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Provide referral letters
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Conduct multidisciplinary school meetings
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Assist students in applying for learning accommodations and special exam arrangements
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Refer cases to Hospital Authority clinics or relevant services
Psychiatric School-Based Advisory Services
Objectives
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Deliver holistic SEN and mental health support through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, teachers, and social workers
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Provide expert guidance on supporting students with special learning needs to alleviate teacher workload
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Optimize school development, teaching effectiveness, and student mental health through tailored consultations and assistance
Services Provided
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Offer expert advice on case management and support based on student performance and behavioral observations at school
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Assist schools in handling case follow-ups and tailoring educational strategies and measures
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Provide guidance on school crisis management and contingency protocols
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School-based Student Counselling Services
We design comprehensive student counselling policies and goals tailored to students' psychological and developmental growth. By building strong relationships, we help students understand their challenges, provide guidance, and support them in shifting mindsets and re-framing negative beliefs to achieve counselling goals.
Services Provided
Counselling areas* include:
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Personal Growth
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Environmental Adaptation
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Academic Support
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Interpersonal Relationships
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Family Dynamics
*Content will be tailored based on student needs, abilities, or the number of group sessions.
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School-based SEN Student Training Services
School-based Individual Training Services
We provide tailor-made training and individual learning goals for students with Special Educational Needs (SEN), enhancing their learning skills, social interactions, and emotional regulation.
Upon completion, we offer progress reports, follow-up recommendations, tailored learning accommodations, and clinical referral services*.
*Referral services include: Child development assessments (by Clinical/Educational Psychologists) and psychiatric services (consultation, diagnosis, and medical treatment).
Training Scope#
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Executive Function Enhancement: Impulse control, emotional management, cognitive flexibility, planning & organization, and working memory
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Social Skills Development
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Emotional & Behavioral Regulation
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Theory of Mind (ToM) / Perspective Taking
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Positive Communication
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Boosting Learning Interest & Motivation
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Chinese & English Language Skills
#Content will be tailored based on individual needs, abilities, or session counts.
School-based Group Training Services
ASD Student Training Group
Students with suspected or confirmed Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often face varying levels of difficulty in social communication and interaction. Through targeted training activities and diverse strategies, this group enhances students' social skills, Theory of Mind (ToM) / perspective-taking, emotional and behavioral regulation, and social cognition, helping them integrate into school life.
Training Scope# Includes:
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Social Skills
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Emotional & Behavioral Regulation
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Theory of Mind (ToM) / Perspective Taking
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Positive Communication
ADHD Student Training Group
Students with ADHD generally demonstrate lower executive functions compared to their peers. Difficulties in behavioral inhibition often lead to impulsivity and hyperactivity, negatively impacting their learning, daily life, social interactions, and family relationships. Through diverse activities and games, this group trains students' attention and self-management skills to help them adapt to daily challenges.
Training Scope# Includes:
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Impulse Control
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Emotional Management
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Cognitive Flexibility
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Planning & Organization
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Working Memory
Dyslexia Student Training Group
Students with dyslexia encounter difficulties in reading and writing, often accompanied by weaker memory and slower information processing speeds. They may also show vulnerabilities in phonological awareness, visual and auditory perception, focus, left-right orientation, and sequencing or organizational skills. This group utilizes a relaxed group setting and systematic, progressive multi-sensory learning approaches to boost learning motivation and interest, enhancing fundamental Chinese and English literacy while fostering self-efficacy.
Training Scope# Includes:
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Writing Posture
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Pencil Grip
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Character Structure (Chinese)
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Radical Awareness & Meanings (Chinese)
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Phonetic Decoding (English)
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Spelling & Writing (English)
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Letter-Sound Correspondences (English phonics)
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Sentence Structure (Chinese / English)
#Content will be tailored based on individual needs, abilities, or session counts.
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School-based Faculty & Staff Training
We deliver diverse talks and workshops tailored to school development and faculty needs. Topics focus on understanding student needs, strengthening communication skills with students and parents, and mastering personal emotion and stress regulation. Custom-designed topics are also available upon request.
Motivational Interviewing (MI) Training Workshop
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Elicit and explore students' current situations
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Strengthen students' intrinsic motivation
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Understand the ambivalence of students toward change
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Encourage students to make active, positive changes
Supporting Students with Special Educational Needs (SEN) Workshop
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Understand the characteristics and needs of SEN students
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Identify different categories of SEN students
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Provide appropriate interventions and support plans for various SEN categories
Supporting Students with Mental Health Needs Workshop: Emotional & At-Risk Behaviors
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Define the types, causes, and interventions for student emotional distress (anxiety, depression) and at-risk behaviors (self-harm, suicidal ideation)
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Identify children with mental health needs
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Deliver timely interventions and support plans for students in need
Emotion & Stress Management Workshop
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Examine the impact of stress and negative emotions
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Identify personal physical and psychological responses to stress
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Practice effective techniques to relieve stress and negative emotions
Custom School-Designed Topics / Training
Topics can be tailored to institutional requirements. Speakers include:
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Psychiatrists
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Clinical Psychologists
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Educational Psychologists
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Counsellors
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School-based Parent Talks & Workshops
We offer a comprehensive range of parent talks and workshops. Topics include understanding the needs of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN), managing children's emotions and stress, enhancing parent-child communication, and supporting parents' own mental well-being.
Aligned with the Education Bureau’s (EDB) recent initiatives to strengthen home-school co-operation and promote parent education, our curriculum is fully mapped to the EDB's "Parent Education Curriculum Framework". We provide a structured series of sessions to foster children’s holistic development, promote well-being, enhance parents' physical and mental health, and bridge home-school communication.
All program contents comply with the EDB "Parent Education Curriculum Framework". Schools may utilize the "One-off Grant for Parent Education" to purchase our talks and workshops.
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Past Events
School-Based Services: Past Events
Secondary Schools |
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Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College |
CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School |
CUHK FAA Chan Chun Ha Secondary School |
ELCHK Lutheran Academy (Secondary Section) |
Henrietta Secondary School |
Ho Lap College (Sponsored by Sik Sik Yuen) |
New Territories Heung Yee Kuk Yuen Long District Secondary School |
Po Chiu Catholic Secondary School |
Secondary Schools |
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Po Leung Kuk Yao Ling Sun College |
Precious Blood Secondary School |
Scientia Secondary School |
Shatin Government Secondary School |
Shap Pat Heung Rural Committee Kung Yik She Secondary School |
St. Joan of Arc Secondary School |
Yuen Long Public Secondary School |
Primary Schools |
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Carmel Alison Lam Primary School |
ELCHK Lutheran Academy (Primary Section) |
Po Leung Kuk Gold & Silver Exchange Society Pershing Tsang School |
Po Leung Kuk Vicwood K.T. Chong No.2 Primary School |
S.K.H. Chu Oi Primary School (Lei Muk Shue) |
Other Institutions |
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Hong Chi Morninglight School, Yuen Long |
Caritas Hong Kong |
School-based Group Training | Services Provided |
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Hong Kong Christian Church Alliance Church | "Walking Hand in Hand" Student Training |
S.R.B.C.E.P.S.A. LU KWONG FAI MEMORIAL SCHOOL | School-based Social-Emotional Group Services |
Concordia Lutheran School | Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Group |
S.K.H. Yan Laap Primary School | School-based Attention Skills Group Services |
Tuen Muen Government Primary School | SpLD, ASD, and ADHD Parent Groups |
TWGHs Li Ka Shing College | Executive Functioning Group |
Secondary Schools | Talks / Workshops |
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Chan Sui Ki (La Salle) College | Webinar |
CCC Kei Heep Secondary School | Seminar on Student Mental Health Challenges |
ELCHK Lutheran Secondary School | Understanding Adolescent Emotional & Behavioral Dysregulation Through Brain Development |
Jockey Club Government Secondary School | Discovering Your Child's Unique Path: Unlocking the Code to Learning Potential and Emotional Growth |
Kiangsu-Chekiang College (Kwai Chung) | 1. School-based Workshop 2. S1 "Full Moon" Tea Gathering Workshop |
AD&FDPOHL Leung Sing Tak College | The Power of Love: From Support to Empowerment — Being a Strong Pillar for Secondary Students |
Lok Sin Tong Yu Kan Hing Secondary School | Seminar for Parents of SEN Students |
Sacred Heart Canossian College | School-based Anti-bullying Workshop |
Shatin Government Secondary School | Helping S1 Students Adapt to Secondary School Life (Zoom Seminar) |
TWGHs Wong Fung Ling College | Parent Workshop |
Primary Schools | Talks / Workshops |
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Buddhist Chung Wah Kornhill Primary School | Parent Workshop |
Chi Hong Primary School | "Stress Relief Strategies for Parents" |
CCC Heep Woh Primary School | School-based Parent Seminar |
CCC Kei Wa Primary School (Kowloon Tong) | Enhancing Mental Health for Parents and Students |
Cumberland Presbyterian Church Yao Dao Primary School | Parenting Talk |
Hoi Pa Street Government Primary School | 6A Character Education (Foundation) Parent Seminar |
Conservative Baptist Alliance Lu Ming Choi Primary School | Parent Seminar: Stress Management & Joyful Learning — Managing Expectations When Grades Fall Short |
S.R.B.C.E.P.S.A. Ho Sau Ki School | Mental Health Improvement Toolkit: Counselling Tips |
A.D. & F.D. P.O.H.L. Mrs. Cheng Yam On Millennium School | Understanding Child Development: Learning Styles and Cognitive Training for Primary Students |
Shatin Tsung Tsin School | 1. Parenting and Communication: Easier Said Than Done 2. School-based Services (Parent Seminars & Workshops) |
Shek Lei St. John's Catholic Primary School | 1. Faculty Seminar: Interventions and Support Plans for SEN 2. Factors That Drive Learning Motivation in Children |
Tseung Kwan O Catholic Primary School | School-based Parent Seminar Services |
Baptist Rainbow Primary School | Parent Education Curriculum |
Other Institutions | Talks / Workshops |
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AKA Link Centre (Lam Kei Ip Centre) | How to Train Children in Self-Management Skills |
Caritas Integrated Family Service Centre (Tin Shui Wai) | Zoom Seminar: "Breaking Free from the Web" — Overcoming Internet Addiction |
Savior Lutheran School | Group Activities / Seminars |
HKCS Pui Oi School | School-based Seminar |
Hong Kong Red Cross Margaret Trench School | Holistic Wellness & Relaxation Corner |
Kin Sang Baptist Church Bradbury Kindergarten | Stress Relief for Parents: Stress Inoculation & Mindfulness Training |
Lok Hun Social Service Dr. Philip Wong Kennedy Road Centre | Seminar for Parents of SEN Children |
TWGHs Cross Centre | Parents' talk |
Yan Chai Hospital Child Development Fund | 1. Building Effective Parent-Child Communication2. Understanding and Supporting Individuals with Self-Harm Behaviors |
Yan Chai Hospital Yin Tsui Yuk Shan Fuk Loi Neighbourhood Community Centre | Enhancing Nanny & Caregiver Caregiving Skills |
Yan Chai Hospital 35th Term Board of Directors Youth Hostel | Seminar Services: Positive Emotions |
YMCA Hin Keng Centre | <Resisting Temptation>: Guiding Children to Say No to Temptation |
YWCA Tin Shui Wai Integrated Social Service Centre | School-based Parent Seminar: Creating a Positive Growth Environment for Children |