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The Vision Behind Deer Emo at HKU

In an era where mental health awareness is crucial, initiatives that blend innovation with community engagement are leading the way. One such initiative is Deer Emo, spearheaded by Dr. Heidi Lo, Clinical Assistant Professor of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU).

Mood Enhancers

Elderly people and the caregivers of elderly with dementia all have a high risk of depression. Programmes developed at HKU are helping to lift their mood.

A Gendered Approach to Mental Health

Psychosis tends to strike women a decade or longer after men. The Department of Psychiatry has a new project that builds on its deep, long-term work and helps the most economically-deprived female sufferers treat this silent ailment as early as possible.