- 10 & 17 October 2026
The Graduate School of The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong (HSUHK) is offering the Mental Health First Aid Certificate Course (Youth Version) under the HIGH Programme. Delivered by an accredited professional, the course is designed for non-professionals and provides practical guidance on recognising common emotional and mental health concerns, assessing situations, offering appropriate support to individuals experiencing mental health difficulties or crises, and referring those in need to suitable professional services.
Event Highlights:
✅ Recognise Common Mental Health Concerns: Learn to identify common emotional and mental health conditions and develop a better understanding of the mental health needs of young people.
✅ Develop Practical Helping Skills: Learn how to assess situations, provide appropriate support and apply effective intervention approaches when assisting someone experiencing mental health difficulties.
✅ Receive a Certificate upon Completion: Participants who fulfil the course requirements and complete the relevant assessment will be eligible to receive a recognised Mental Health First Aid Certificate.
Activity Information:
Date: 10 & 17 October 2026(Saturdays)
Time: 10:00-17:00
Venue: Room SM1106, HSUHK@Shek Mun
Target Participants: Current HSUHK postgraduate students
Quota: 30 participants
Fee: HK$300 (Participants who achieve 100% attendance will receive HK$ 200 refund)
Course Information: Led by an accredited instructor, the course introduces common emotional and mental health problems, ways to provide initial support, and how to guide someone towards appropriate professional services. It also covers everyday stress management and self-care. The course may be of particular interest to students interested in education, youth services or social services.
Certificate: Eligible participants who complete all four sessions and pass the assessment in the final session will receive a Mental Health First Aid certificate.
Reservation: Registration Link
Seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration will only be confirmed upon successful payment. Except for the reservation deposit refund arrangement stated above, all fees paid are non-refundable. The Graduate School of HSUHK reserves the right of final interpretation regarding the event details and arrangements.
For enquiries, please contact us at gshigh@hsu.edu.hk.