“Walk with You” Suicide Prevention Campaign
Wellness and Counselling Centre (WACC) of the Office of Student Affairs is dedicated to promoting mental wellness and has launched the “Walk with You” Suicide Prevention Campaign in 2025. This initiative aims to take a proactive and systematic approach to suicide prevention, helping students manage stress, build resilience, and nurture self-care and self-seeking behaviour.
QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention
As part of the “Walk with You” Suicide Prevention Campaign, the Wellness and Counselling Centre (WACC) of the Office of Student Affairs (OSA) is offering the
QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention—a globally recognised, certified program developed by the QPR Institute.
QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer — the 3 simple steps anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide. A gatekeeper is anyone who can recognise a crisis and identify the warning signs that someone may be contemplating suicide. Everyone can have the power to save a life by acting as a gatekeeper – including YOU.
This 2.5 hours training will equip participants with essential skills to support others in times of crisis. Participants will learn how to:
– Question individuals who may be struggling
– Persuade them to seek help
– Refer them to appropriate support services
– Recognise warning signs of suicide
– Understand common causes of suicidal behavior
Upon completion, participants will become a certified QPR Gatekeeper and receive a certificate issued by the QPR Institute. Led by certified instructors from WACC, this training is a meaningful opportunity to gain life-saving knowledge and contribute to a more caring and resilient CUHK community.
Upcoming Activities
– 29 Sep 2026 – Certified QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (Cantonese)
Past Activities
– 30 Jun 2026 – Certified QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (Cantonese)
– 27 Mar 2026 – Certified QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (Cantonese)
– 6 Feb 2026 – Certified QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (English)
– 14 Oct 2025 – Certified QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (Cantonese)
– 25 Sep 2025 – Certified QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (English)
– 29 Aug 2025 – Certified QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (English)
– 6 Aug 2025 – Certified QPR Gatekeeper Training for Suicide Prevention (Cantonese)
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a 12-hours training that teaches MHFAiders how to recognize mental health issues in those around them, how to initiate the ALGEE intervention process, and how to assist individuals in accessing community resources. The course is taught by our counsellors who are certified instructors of Mental Health First Aid authorized by the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong.
Learning objectives
Using a practical, evidence-based action plan, course participants will learn skills in:
– Identifying the signs and symptoms of common mental health issues and crisis
– Providing appropriate initiate help and support before the situation get worse
– Assisting individuals in needs to seek for appropriate professional services or appropriate social resources
Modules
The course consists of 4 modules:
-What is Mental Health First Aid?
-Interventions for depressive disorders
-Anxiety and Substance Abuse
-What is psychosis?
Certification
Participants who complete the 12-hour MHFA Course with 100% attendance will receive a certificate for the “Standard Mental Health First Aid Course”, the certificate is jointly issued by OSA of CUHK and The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong, and acknowledged by the Mental Health First Aid International.
For more details on Mental Health First Aid, please refer to https://www.mhfa.org.hk/en-us
Upcoming Activities
– 15, 22 Dec 2026 – Standard Mental Health First Aid Course for PG (Cantonese)
– 9, 11, 16, 18 Dec 2026 – Standard Mental Health First Aid Course for UG (Cantonese)
– 14, 17, 21, 24 Jul 2026 – Standard Mental Health First Aid Course for UG (Cantonese)
Past Activities
– 16, 23 Jun 2026 – Standard Mental Health First Aid Course for UG (Mandarin)
– 16, 18, 23, 24 Jun 2026 – Standard Mental Health First Aid Course for PG (Cantonese)
– 5, 7 May 2026 – Standard Mental Health First Aid Course for PG (Cantonese)
Bereavement Care and Therapy Group
Bereavement Care and Therapy Group
At different stages of life, challenges and difficulties are inevitable. University students, who are in a critical period of growth and transition, face unique pressures—including academic stress, identity development, changes in interpersonal relationships, and sometimes the loss of loved ones. In response to these moments, Bereavement Care and Counselling Group creates a safe, supportive environment through various experiential groups, where we can uplift one another and journey together through every high and low.
1. Life Education and Bereavement Care Group
The care group aims to provide a safe and supportive space and platform. Through experiential learning, peer support, and reflective practice, the group fosters emotional awareness and self-care, promotes students’ mental well-being and resilience.
Upcoming Activities
Please stay tuned for updates.
Past Activities
2. Phototherapy Support Group
The group provides a creative space where images are understood not merely as records but as pathways to healing. Through photography, participants are invited to explore their inner experiences, connect with others who share similar journeys, and rediscover warmth and meaning in the interplay of light and shadow as they retell the stories of themselves, others, and the wider world.
Upcoming Activities
Please stay tuned for updates.
Past Activities
– 26 Feb & 12, 19, 26 Mar 2026 – Connected Through the Lens – Phototherapy Support Group (Cantonese)
3. Expressive Arts Therapy Group
The workshop supports participants in healing through connection and creative expression, offering an environment where difficult feelings can be explored without the need for words. Through expressive arts, participants can reconnect with their inner experiences, engage with others in a safe and supportive setting, rediscover personal strength, and explore emotions through colours, shapes, and textures.
Upcoming Activities
Please stay tuned for updates.
Past Activities
– 27 Feb & 13, 27 Mar & 10 Apr 2026 – Healing Encounters – Expressive Arts Therapy Group (Cantonese)
The 5-Sense Soothing Journey
1. 5-sense Soothing Workshop
When life becomes overwhelming and stress sweeps over you, reconnecting with a sense of balance can be feel challenging. The 5-Sense Soothing Workshops offers guided, gentle experiences that engage your five senses—sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell—to help you relieve stress in the moment, regain inner peace, and build resilience.
Upcoming Activities
– 28 September 2026 – Take a Moment to Soothe: A Cup, A Moment
Past Activities
– 2 July 2026 – Summer Wellness MOMOCHA: Yin Yoga x Mindful Tea Break
– 16 June 2026 – Summer Wellness MOMOCHA: Calm in Your Hands: Aromatherapy Massage Oil DIY Workshop
2. The 5-Sense Reset: A Student’s Guide to Finding Calm
Self-soothing is a simple way to help yourself feel calmer when you feel stressed. It involves using your five senses — sight, hearing, taste, touch, and smell — to ground yourself and create a sense of comfort.
When your emotions feel more intense, it’s easy to become caught in worry or tension. Engaging your senses can gently shift your attention, helping you relax and regain a sense of control. Even small actions — listening to a calming sound, touching something soft, or taking in a pleasant scent — can make a meaningful difference.
Click [HERE] to download the guide to resetting your five senses.
