[測試]International Conference on Social Connection for Wellbeing丨「社會連結與幸福感」國際研討會
To celebrate its 125th anniversary, Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong will host the "International Conference on Social Connection for Wellbeing" on 17 December 2026.
Amid growing global attention to the importance of social connection and holistic well-being, the Association has invited distinguished international experts and local policy leaders as guest speakers. These include:
- Prof. Julianne Holt-Lunstad, Director and Scientific Lead of the Social Connection in America;
- Prof. Lee Kheng Hock, Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Social Prescribing in Singapore;
- Dr. the Hon. Lam Ching-choi, GBS, JP, Chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health, HKSAR; and
- Prof. Wong Yeung-shan Samuel, Director of the JC School of Public Health and Primary Care, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, who will moderate the keynote session.
Addressing the issue of loneliness, the conference will bring together scientific insights, policy perspectives, and frontline practice to explore key strategies for enhancing well-being. Event highlights include keynote speeches, practical workshops, and cross-sector roundtable discussions, aiming to bridge the divide between academia and various sectors to build a sustainable ecosystem for community connection.
Let us join hands to advance mental health for the common good and reshape a connected, caring community for the next generation of Hong Kong.
為慶祝成立 125 週年,香港中華基督教青年會將於 2026 年 12 月 17 日舉辦「社會連結與幸福感」國際研討會。在全球日益重視社會連結與身心健康之際,本會誠邀多位國際知名專家及本地政策領袖作分享嘉賓,包括 :「美國社會連結」項目總監兼首席科學家Julianne Holt-Lunstad教授、世界衛生組織社會處方合作中心(新加坡)主任李慶福教授、香港特別行政區精神健康諮詢委員會主席林正財議員,GBS,JP、嘉賓主講環節主持⾹港中⽂⼤學賽⾺會公共衞⽣及基層醫療學院院⻑⿈仰⼭教授等,針對孤獨感問題,匯聚科學、政策與實務經驗,探討促進幸福感的關鍵策略。活動亮點包括主題演講、實踐工作坊及跨界別圓桌會議,旨在打破學術與界別隔閡,建構可持續的社區連結生態系統。讓我們攜手推動精神健康共善,為香港下一代重塑充滿連結與關懷的社區。