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Programme(s) to which this project applies: |
| ☒ MPhil/PhD | ☒ MRes[Med] | ☑ URIS |
About the Project
This two-arm, assessor-blinded randomized controlled trial (RCT) in Hong Kong aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a low-intensity online coaching (LiCoach) intervention in reducing depressive and anxiety symptoms in young people, using a mixed-method process evaluation.
About the Supervisor
Professor YN Suen, School of Nursing
Dr. Yi-nam Suen is currently an Assistant Professor at the School of Nursing, University of Hong Kong (HKU). She completed her nursing training at HKU and became a registered practicing nurse in 2009. In 2015, she obtained her Doctor of Philosophy in Public Health. Dr. Suen's research focuses on promoting physical and mental well-being in community settings, with an emphasis on developing models for social processes in high-risk populations to improve early detection and preventative interventions of mental illnesses.
As a key researcher for the Hong Kong Youth Epidemiology Study (HK-YES), Jockey Club Mental Wellness Project for Women (JCWOW), LevelMind@JC, Ethnic Minority Wellness Center, and HHB Pilot Scheme on ADHD+. Dr. Suen has made significant contributions to the understanding and promotion of mental health in various communities. She has an impressive publication record, with a high field-weighted citation impact. To date, she has published over 100 articles in top-tier international peer-reviewed journals in public health, psychiatry, and digital health, such as JAMA Internal Medicine, Psychiatry Research, and the British Journal of Psychiatry.
In addition to her research accomplishments, Dr. Suen serves as an Associate Editor for the prestigious international journals Frontiers in Psychology and BMC Psychiatry, further showcasing her expertise and dedication to advancing knowledge in the fields of mental health and well-being.
Next Step?
For more information or to express interest for this project, please email the supervisor or the specified contact point in the project description. Interested candidates are advised to enclose with your email:
- your CV,
- a brief description of your research interest and experience, and
- two reference letters (not required for HKUMed UG students seeking MRes[Med]/URIS projects).
Information on the research programme, funding support and admission documentations could be referenced online at the Research Postgraduate Admissions website. General admission enquiries should be directed to rpgmed@hku.hk.
HKUMed MBBS students interested in the Master of Research in Medicine (MRes[Med]) programme may visit the programme website for more information.
HKUMed UG students interested in the Undergraduate Research Internship Scheme (URIS) may visit the scheme’s website for more information.
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