Graduation: a new chapter in life

‘Tis the time for graduation and commencement ceremonies around the world. As Dr. Yik and her family celebrates a graduation in the family, below is a commencement speech by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Anna Quindlen that resonated with her. To all who are graduating or celebrating a graduate, congratulations and all the best in your nextContinue reading “Graduation: a new chapter in life”

COVID-19: practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety

Hong Kong endured nearly 8 months of social unrest before COVID-19 hit the city in January 2020. Citizens were already facing a major mental health burden, with the medical journal The Lancet reporting that almost 2 million people in Hong Kong- about 1 in 3 adults in the city- experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)Continue reading “COVID-19: practical ways to cope with stress and anxiety”