4Rs Mental Health Charter (Pending)

In order for schools to set practical and feasible goals and take concrete actions to implement measures that promote students’ physical and psychological well-being, EDB invites all public sector and DSS schools in Hong Kong to join its newly-launched 4Rs Charter and implement the various student mental health promotion measures set out there in starting from the 2024/25 school year. For details, please refer to the EDB Circular Memorandum No. 60/2024.
 

I.   Four Key Elements of the 4Rs Mental Health Charter

II.  Enrolment Form for 4Rs Mental Health Charter and Whole School Health Programme

III. Illustrative Examples of Activities

IV. List of Partner Organisations and Details of Activities

V.  List of Participating Schools in the 4Rs Charter

VI. Briefing Sessions on student mental health promotion activities of the "4Rs Mental Health Charter"

VII. Related Links

VIII. Other Related Resources
      (1) Rest
      (2) Relaxation
      (3) Relationship
      (4) Resilience

 

I. Four Key Elements of the 4Rs Mental Health Charter
II. Enrolment Form for 4Rs Mental Health Charter and Whole School Health Programme

Schools may click here to download the enrolment form for 4Rs Mental Health Charter and Whole School Health Programme.
 

III. Illustrative Examples of Activities

Schools may click here to refer to illustrative examples of activities. They are encouraged to organise relevant activities for promotion of student mental health, provide more opportunities for them to relax and reduce stress, help them build positive interpersonal relationships, and enhance their well-being and resilience, thereby enhancing an overall healthy culture in schools. 
 

IV. List of Partner Organisations and Activities (listed in no particular order)

Please click here for the list of activities / programmes offered by the partner organisations of the 4Rs Charter. (Chinese version only)

• Hong Kong Red Cross
• The Mental Health Association of Hong Kong
• The WEMP Foundation
• The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust
• Child Development Initiative Alliance
• St Jame's Settlement
• Christian Family Service Centre
• Tung Wah Group of Hospitals
• New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association
• JUST FEEL
• Be Priceless
• Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service
• Bei Shan Tang Foundation

The Bureau aims to provide schools with relevant free school-based student mental health promotion activities/programmes organised by various partner organisations in accordance with the 4Rs Mental Health Charter.  It does not represent the Bureau's endorsement or recommendation of specific services and their sponsors, or other partner organisations.  Other services or activities provided by the partner organisations are not affiliated with the "4Rs Mental Health Charter".  Before receiving any service, schools are advised to first evaluate whether the service is suitable for the school situation.  If schools would like to obtain more detailed information on particular service, please contact the corresponding organiser(s) directly as listed in the "list of activities/programmes offered by the partner organisations of the 4Rs Charter".

The content of the "list of activities/programmes offered by the partner organisations of the 4Rs Charter" on this website is provided by relevant organisers.  The Education Bureau is committed to make every effort to provide accurate and up-to-date information.  However, The Bureau cannot guarantee the content of the activities/programmes of relevant organisers and their affiliated organisations to be error-free and shall not be liable in any way for possible errors or omissions in its content. 
 

V. List of Participating Schools in the 4Rs Charter

List of participating schools that have joined the 4Rs Charter (as at 17 Oct 2024)
 

VI. Briefing Sessions on Student Mental Health Promotion Activities of the "4Rs Mental Health Charter"

Date	Handout
30 Sep 2024	Introduction to the 4Rs Mental Health Charter
24 Jun 2024	Introduction to the 4Rs Mental Health Charter (Primary)
25 Jun 2024	Introduction to the 4Rs Mental Health Charter (Secondary)
24-25 Jun 2024	Introduction to the Mental Health Workplace Charter

 

VII. Related Links

• Whole School Health Programme

• Mental Health Workplace Charter

• "Spread the Love, Care and Shine" Campaign (Chinese version only)

• Smart Parent Net

• “Active Students, Active People” Campaign

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VIII. Other Resources
 

(1) 
 

Infographics／E-Posters

Sleep is good for exams? (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Tips of sleeping well during exams (1) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Tips of sleeping well during exams (2) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

 

Understanding and Dealing with Insomnia (Student Health Service, Department of Health)	The Myth of Sleeping (Shall We Talk)

Articles		Pamphlets
Tips on Sleeping Soundly (Shall We Talk)	Sleep Well, Live Well (Shall We Talk)	Say Goodbye to Dark Eye Circles: Tips for Sounder Sleep (Chinese version only) (Clinical Psychological Services, Social Welfare Department)

 

Videos

Tips for Healthy Sleeping (Student Health Service, Department of Health)	Eat, Play, Sleep - “How to live a joyful life” for dummies (Student Health Service, Department of Health)

7 good habits to prevent and cope with stress (Student Health Service, Department of Health)	Sleep is good for exams? (Student Health Service, Department of Health)

 

(2) 

 

Infographics／E-Posters

Why should I get moving? (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Get moving? “Easy-peasy!” (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	It Is All About Enjoyment (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

Ways to relieve nighttime emotional distress (Part 1) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Ways to relieve nighttime emotional distress (Part 2) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	4 Steps to Ground Yourself (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

                                                             

	Pamphlets	E-Magazines
		E-magazine Issue 1－The Joyful Journey (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)
	Four Primary Happiness Hormones (Clinical Psychological Services, Social Welfare Department)

 

Videos

Physical Activity Guide (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	The Joyful Journey – Enjoyment (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

Let your entire body relax: Full-body relaxation (“dry shower”) (Chinese version only) (Clinical Psychological Services, Social Welfare Department)	Let your mind relax (Chinese version only) (Clinical Psychological Services, Social Welfare Department)
Relaxation Exercise (Body Scanning/Breathing Exercise/Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise/Progressive Muscle Relaxation Exercise Animation) (Student Health Service, Department of Health)

 

Audio Guide

Mindful Coping with Academic Stress (Chinese version only) (Jockey Club “Peace and Awareness” Mindfulness Culture in Schools Initiative)

(3) 

 

Infographics

Ice Breaking Tips (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Jealous of others having great friendships? (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	How is your social circle? (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

What Makes a Good Friend? (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Deconstructing loneliness (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Walking away from loneliness (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

The Reasons of Being Reserved/Withdrawn (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	The Advantages of Sharing (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Are you a “self-critical person”? (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

Practise forgiveness (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Forgiving others = Restoring your strengths (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	I will never chase dead ends again Part 1 (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

I will never chase dead ends again Part 2 (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	The 3R's of Conflict Management (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Aware of the Mutually Reinforcing Trap (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

4 Ways to Get Mum and Dad Closer to Me (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	5 little tips to let Mum and Dad know you care about them (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

E-Magazines

E-magazine Issue 3－Family / Friendship / Love (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

 

Videos

A Perfect Friend (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	The Joyful Journey – Sharing (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

Deconstructing loneliness (Loneliness is… 1/2) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Walking away from loneliness (Loneliness is… 2/2) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

5 little tips to let Mum and Dad know you care about them (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

(4) 

 

Infographics／E-Posters

How to Believe in Yourself? (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	I have 3 'selves' (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Becoming the self I appreciate (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

Ways to improve emotion regulation ability effectively (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Teach me how to regulate emotions (Part 1) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Teach me how to regulate emotions (Part 2) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

Acceptance of negative emotions (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Building resilience to negative emotions (Part 1) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Building resilience to negative emotions (Part 2) (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

Why should we regulate emotions? (YOUTHCAN)	Want to be happy? Learn to be grateful! (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Gratitude Challenge (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

In a Difficult Situation = Completely Hopeless? (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Practising Gratitude (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

Articles		Pamphlets
Mental Health - The Pursuit of Happiness (Shall We Talk)	Put Happiness into Practice (Shall We Talk)	Rewire Our Brain (Chinese version only) (Clinical Psychological Services, Social Welfare Department)

 

Videos

Training our “elasticity” (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)	Build Resilience (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

The Joyful Journey – Mind (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)			Practising Gratitude (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)

Building resilience to negative emotions (YOUTHCAN, Department of Health)