Student Wellness

HKU Faculty of Dentistry

Student Wellness

Supportive & Healthy Environment

Welcome to the Student Wellness webpage of the Faculty of Dentistry! We are committed to fostering a supportive and healthy environment for our aspiring students in the Faculty, ensuring they thrive in their future practices. Our goal is to provide a nurturing space where students can access resources, experiences, and tools to enhance their personal skills and well-being throughout their academic journey and into clinical practice. Take a moment to prioritise self-care and explore all that our Student Wellness webpage has to offer!

Resources & Services

Resources for Student Wellness

HKU Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty resources on student wellness - social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and financial
Campus wellness centres and services

HKU Centre of Development and Resources for Students

HKU Centre for Sports and Exercise

Counselling and community support
Online platforms for self-assessment & support
Peer support networks & groups
Faculty MHFA staff

Wellness Counselling & Psychological Services

Why you might see counselling
Make Your Counselling Appointments
After-hours Support, Community Resources & Hotlines
Suicide Prevention Services
Tel : +852 2382 0000
Language : Cantonese
Service Hours : 24 hours
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The Samaritans
Tel : +852 2896 0000
Language : Cantonese / Putonghua / English
Service Hours : 24 hours
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Mental Health Support Hotline
Tel : +852 18111
Service Hours : 24 hours
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OpenUp 24 X 7 Online Counselling
Tel : +852 9101 2012
Language : Cantonese / Putonghua / English
Service Hours : 24 hours
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The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong
Tel : +852 2389 2222
Language : Cantonese
Service Hours : 24 hours
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Caritas Family Crisis Support Center
Tel : +852 18288
Language : Cantonese
Service Hours : 24 hours
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Tung Wah Group of Hospitals CEASE Crisis Centre
Tel : +852 18281
Service Hours : 24 hours
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24-hour Hospital Authority Psychiatric Hotline
Tel : +852 2466 7350
Language : Cantonese / English
Service Hours : 24 hours

Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) Trained Faculty Members

HKU Faculty of Dentistry
Faculty members received MHFA training
  • Professor Michael Botelho, Clinical Professor in Prosthodontics
  • Professor Alice Chan, Clinical Assistant Professor in Restorative Dental Sciences (Cariology)
  • Professor Yu Deng, Assistant Professor in Molecular Microbiology
  • Professor Waruna Dissanayaka, Assistant Dean (Electives and Experiential Learning), and Assistant Professor in Oral Biosciences
  • Ms Trinity Jiao, Senior Research Assistant
  • Professor Phoebe Lam, Clinical Assistant Professor in Paediatric Dentistry
  • Ms Catherine Mok, Clinical Research Coordinator in Clinical Research Centre
  • Professor Will Qiao, Assistant Dean (Research), and Clinical Assistant Professor in Applied Oral Sciences & Community Dental Care
  • Ms Vester Wong, Executive Officer (Undergraduate Education)
  • Dr Iliana Yan, Clinical Practitioner
  • Professor Yanqi Yang, Clinical Professor in Orthodontics, and Chief, Division of Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
  • Dr Patricia Melody Yeung, Lecturer (Clinical)
  • Professor Ni Zhou, Clinical Assistant Professor in Paediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics
How to register for MHFA training at HKU

Enquiry

Assistant Dean (Student Wellness)

Professor Michael Botelho
botelho@hku.hk