Paul Yip
I attended the annual performance of the School of Dance of the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts last week. The theme was onward and upward and the presentation was interesting and very dynamic.
It was pleasing to see so many young local artists striving for excellence. They were trying to be innovative, moving away from classical performance into something contemporary and the coming together of East and West in a multitude of ways. Read More
Rainbow Ho & Paul Yip
The problem of child maltreatment, including physical, sexual and psychological abuse as well as neglect, has become an important public health issue. Every year, between 4 per cent and 16 per cent of children are physically abused and about 10 per cent are neglected or psychologically abused in high-income countries. Given the well-documented effects of such abuse on a child’s health, social and behavioural development, society will pay a very high cost if it is not dealt with timely and effectively. Read More
Paul Yip
Coexist, a large community and arts centre in Bristol, employs 31 staff, only seven of whom are men. It will be the first company in Britain to allow female employees menstrual leave. According to the director, Bex Baxter, it makes sense to allow women employees to take advantage of their natural cycles rather than fight against them. She reckons that by providing time out for women during menstruation, they will do even better after the leave. Read More
For many, the rewards of work are not just financial, but also social, and related to a desire for meaningful occupation. Each of these contribute to a general sense of well-being, which can help explain why unemployment is associated with poor mental health. As a comment piece in a Hong Kong newspaper recently discussed, there is a need to recognise the broader implications of work injury. Read More
A recent study indicated that approximately half of US citizens suffer from musculoskeletal disorders – i.e. related to joints, muscles, tendons and affecting the limbs, neck and back – costing an estimated 213 billion US dollars a year. The problem is far from being unique to the US, and workplaces are a major contributor. Read More
All it takes is have you being here.
Paul Yip
The surge of suicides among students in Hong Kong over the past six months is very worrying. We have witnessed an increasing trend of youth suicides in the past few years, despite a continuous reduction in the overall rate in Hong Kong. Our suicide rate was about 11 per 100,000 people in 2014, below the world average of 13. While older adults have a higher suicide rate – twice the average – the recent spate of suicides among young people has triggered a response from the community. Read More
Gratitude is one of the most widely researched concepts within the study of well-being, and has been found to be a positive emotion that contributes to one’s emotional resilience and life satisfaction. It also plays a powerful role in strengthening interpersonal relationships. Read More
『人生夢一場革命至蒼老，難得夢一場革命不老』－ 無盡
追尋夢想，尋找意義，踏上自己的無盡旅途
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