2月28日週二
|Harcourt Rd, Admiralty, Hong Kong
Power of Play for Mental Health
Our Mind HK Ambassador Derek will be sharing his mental health story on experiencing depression with us, and leading us in a movement class to exercise our body. Our physical health and mental health are associated in many ways, so let's understand more about the benefits of exercises on our mental
Time & Location
2023年2月28日 下午6:30 – 下午8:00
Harcourt Rd, Admiralty, Hong Kong
About the Event
Have you ever felt guilty over exercise? Or lack thereof? Ever wanted to let your inner child loose but felt guilty for playing and not working?
Adult society today can have a tendency to glorify work and can leave little room for play. But who says playtime is just for kids and playing can't also be working?
There is a growing body of evidence that suggests that humans respond to exercise presented as playful activities better, and the benefits of movement (both physical and mental) are well documented. So forget the guilt, let your inner child out and come experience the Power of Play!
Come join us on 28th February for a relaxing Tuesday evening for a mental health story sharing from Derek, Mind HK Ambassador and personal trainer, followed by a relaxing evening Power of Play movement class led by himself. Derek will share his lived experience with depression and his play based approach to maintaining his mental health in Hong Kong.
Tickets will be $100HKD with all proceeds going back to Mind HK's anti-stigma campaign. As spacing is limited, we will be contacting registered individuals to confirm attendance.
All levels are welcomed to join. Class will be conducted mostly in English with Cantonese when required. Registration is required.
Event details:
Date: Tuesday, 28th February 2023
Time: 6:30PM - 8:00PM HKT (6:30-6:35PM move to Tamar Park, 6:35-7PM mental health story sharing, 7-8PM movement class)
Meeting Point: outside Admiralty MTR exit A, between the corner of KFC and Café de Coral
Mode: In person mental health sharing event and Power of Play movement session
Moderator: Vicki Tsang (Mind HK Anti-stigma Assistant Manager)
Guest : Derek (Mind HK Ambassador and Registered Personal Trainer)
Language: English
Price: 100HKD, with all proceeds going back to Mind HK's anti-stigma campaign
Registration Link: www.eventbrite.com/e/power-of-play-for-mental-health-mental-health-storytelling-and-movement-tickets-546711136727
More about Derek:
Derek was born and raised in Hong Kong before spending eight years in the US for high school and college, where he played D1 college squash for his university and graduated with a degree in creative writing and philosophy. He now work as a personal and rehabilitation trainer specialising in movement at a multidisciplinary health clinic in Hong Kong.