The 2026 World Cup has officially reached its fever pitch! Across Hong Kong—from the packed bars in Lan Kwai Fong to the massive public screens in Olympian City and private living rooms late at night—countless football fans are glued to their screens. Have you noticed yourself or your friends exhibiting these precise, almost "bizarre" behaviors while watching a match? When a striker breaks into the penalty box, dribbling past the last defender, you suddenly freeze up and hold your breath,...

The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong (MHAHK) recently announced a significant policy update regarding the Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certification. To ensure that all Mental Health First Aiders maintain up-to-date knowledge and sharp intervention skills, a new certification and renewal mechanism will take effect on April 1, 2026 . As a leading provider of high-level MHFA training, Mind Matters Academy has summarized the key points of this new policy and our professional perspective...

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) of Hong Kong released a landmark guideline— “How to Support Employees with Mental Health...