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Associate Professor

Faculty of Social Sciences

Year of award:

2023

Professor Wong is a passionate, dedicated, and visionary leader who is committed to creating tangible improvements in the lives of others. She obtained both her Bachelor Degree in Psychology and Philosophy and PhD in Psychiatry from HKU.

Professor Wong’s research and scholarly endeavours in the realms of mental health early intervention have garnered international recognition and acclaim. Her impactful research in dementia, psychosis, and preventive mental health has secured substantial research grants and funding which exceeds HK$3 billion, reaching tens of thousands of young and older people with mental health needs.

Beyond academia, Professor Wong’s co-founded the Hong Kong Early Psychosis Foundation, which now stands as a reputable NGO, to support those struggling with debilitating severe mental illnesses and to increase public awareness. Her leadership in the design and enhancement of care and interventions in mental health is commendable. In 2017, she has led a government-commissioned evaluation study of a pilot community-based dementia support service. The study’s outcome contributed to the service becoming routinely available in 2019, immediately following the pilot scheme. It was the first government-funded dementia-specific service in Hong Kong, aiding approximately 2,000 families living with dementia annually.

Professor Gloria Hoi Yan Wong

Professor Gloria Hoi Yan Wong

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