Research

What was investigated?

OCDAHK published a report in 2018 based on The Stamp out Stigma Pledge 2017’ which was conducted to grasp an understanding of the level of mental health awareness and promotion in Hong Kong, to find out if measures are taken at schools or the workplace to raise mental health awareness and to share these findings along with recommendations to mental health stakeholders, the mental health advisory committee and government. As one of OCDAHK’s main objective is to educate the public about mental health and reduce the stigma and stereotypes associated with it. The stamp out stigma pledge allowed participants to show their support to sufferers of mental health conditions and share their views on mental health promotion, awareness and education in Hong Kong.  Participants answered 10 questions on the pledge about their demographic background, view on the level of promotion in stopping stigma against mental illness in Hong Kong and measures in their workplace or school to raise awareness about mental health.

Summary of Findings 

164 participants took part in the study .  It was found that 60 % of the respondents confirmed that there were no measures at their workplaces to raise awareness about mental health.  However, among the different employment statuses, most students suggested that some mental health related measures had been already taken into action at schools to raise awareness on mental health issues. 93% of respondents revealed that there was an insufficient level of promotion in stopping stigma against mental health illnesses in Hong Kong. More than 60% of participants aged between 30 to 49 found that the current level of promotion of mental health issues in Hong Kong were insufficient.  

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