PRESS (此頁只限英文)

The article, co-authored with Clinical Supervisor Paul Grantham, Dr. Hei Chang shines a spotlight on the important mental health needs of Hong Kong immigrants who have recently relocated to the UK. With a growing influx of this population, the authors emphasize the critical importance of providing culturally-informed therapeutic support to address the complex challenges they face in adapting to their new environment. 

The article discusses the World Health Organisation's classification of video game addiction as a mental disorder, citing studies showing a significant percentage of children and teens exhibiting addictive gaming behaviours. However, Dr. Hei Chang argues that excessive gaming is often a coping mechanism for underlying issues like academic stress, family problems, and mental difficulties rather than the root cause of those problems. 

This article discusses the concerning rise in suicide cases linked to depression in Hong Kong, highlighting recent tragic incidents that likely represent just the "tip of the iceberg". Dr. Hei Chang challenges the stigma surrounding depression, emphasises it is a legitimate neurobiological illness, and cites research demonstrating measurable brain differences, challenging those who deny its existence. It advocates for greater recognition and access to professional treatment support.

This article presents a nuanced perspective on ADHD, challenging the common view of it as a disorder and highlighting how its associated cognitive differences and behavoural traits can be valuable strengths. Drawing on research, Dr. Hei Chang suggests reframing ADHD attributes like impulsivity and hyperactivity as spontaneity and boundless energy that can be channeled productively. It advocates accommodating ADHD through tailored environment, rather than trying to "cure" the positve aspects, and makes a compelling case for recognising it as a difference in cognition rather than a disorder.