After the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures, the public concern over the mental health issues of the youth or the elderly in Hong Kong has been heightened. As for mental health needs of working adults, its public concern is less acute. They more rely on the provision from the private sector. To gain a deeper understanding of the working adult mental health issue and their implications for future service development in the sector, The HKCSS publishes “Mental Health: Adult Physical and Mental Wellbeing Series”. This publication synthesizes research conducted by various social stakeholders, integrating their perspectives on the mental health status of Hong Kong’s working population.
Issue two of “Mental Health: Adult Physical and Mental Wellbeing Series” would be focusing on “Review for Research on the Mental Health of Working Adult from the Perspective of Insurance Company and EAP Service Provider” (see appendix). Since, insurance companies and EAP service providers are currently the primary suppliers of workplace mental health support services in Hong Kong, this issue will focus on presenting research conducted by several insurance companies in recent years, summarizing the scope and perspectives of their investigations into this topic. The key findings include the mental health landscape among Hong Kong’s working population, sources of psychological stress, the impact of mental wellbeing on work performance, employee demand for emotional support services, and recommendations to the private sector.
Should you have any enquiries or comments on this information, please contact Mr. Lo, Officer (Policy Research and Advocacy) (Tel: 2876 2488 or Email: [email protected]) or Ms. Yau, Officer (Policy Research and Advocacy) (Tel: 2864 2967 or Email: [email protected]). Thank you.
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