Mental Health Workplace Charter Mental Health Workplace Charter

Mental Health Workplace Charter

The Government has embarked on an on-going mental health promotion and public education initiative (known as “Shall We Talk”) with a view to building a mental health-friendly society in the long run. The Initiative aims to sustain the efforts of the Joyful@HK Campaign, and enhance public understanding of mental health. The Mental Health Workplace Charter (“the Charter”) is a part of the Initiative and implemented jointly by the Department of Health, the Labour Department and the Occupational Safety and Health Council.

The Charter scheme has three specific objectives in mind –

1. Promote mental well-being at workplace including a respectful and positive environment;
2. Promote active listening and communication, encourage help-seeking, and facilitate early identification of mental distress and timely treatment; and
3. Create an inclusive and friendly workplace environment for colleagues with mental distress.

Website of programme: http://www.mentalhealthcharter.hk/en

 
 
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“Connected@Workplace Organisation 2026-27” Recognition – Open for Enrolment NOW

"Connected@Workplace Organisation 2026-27" Recognition



Participating organisations are required to use the online platform after registration to submit at least 2 photos/videos/reports/related records *, with a text description between 50 – 400 words, related to the action items (for example, A, B, D, F, G, H) of the Mental Health Workplace Charter or other initiatives promoting “workplace communication”. The test description must include the relevant dates and provide details of activities such as, such as establishing employee dialogue or sharing platforms, providing relaxing spaces for communication, implementing mentorship or employee support programmes, and hosting lectures/workshops/events/promotions concerning mental health. These activities help promote employee communication, sharing and mutual support, and create a caring and friendly work atmosphere, which will qualify for “Connected@Workplace Organisation" recognition.
For Action Items of the 'Mental Health Workplace Charter', please refer to https://bit.ly/3GMnzuo.

► Important Date
• 7th October 2026(Wednesday) – Deadline for Early Bird Enrolment, Submission of Reports and Supporting Documents
(Register and submit your report on or before this date to receive up to five copies of the 2027 desk calendar featuring a collaboration between renowned local illustrator Bigsoil and the OSHC. Quotas are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.)
• 31 March 2027 (Wednesday) – Deadline for Enrolment and Submission of Supporting Documents

► Remark:
1. The information uploaded by the organization may be used as promotional material. It is recommended to submit high-definition versions if submitting photos or videos.
2. Signed the "Mental Health Workplace" Charter
3. The commencement date of the activities or measures described in the submission must fall within one year prior to the submission date. Otherwise, the submission will not be accepted.
4. Calendars available while stock last. Offer may end without notice.

Enquiries:
WhatsApp: 9738 4174 (Text Only)
Email: ohaward2026@oshc.org.hk

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List of Action Items

Participating Organisation pledges to promote a mental health-friendly workplace environment, by completing a designated number of action items from a set of 12 action items to promote mental well-being at workplace including a respectful and positive environment; active listening and communication, encourage help-seeking, and facilitate early identification of mental distress and timely treatment; as well as create an inclusive and friendly workplace environment for colleagues with mental distress.


Mental Health Friendly Organisation(Completed at least 3 actions under Objective I)
A. Organise corporate family gatherings that facilitate exchange, as well as enjoyable and interesting activities
B. Organise talks / workshops / activities to strengthen the positive mind and mutual respect of staff during work
C. Promote exchange of information on mental health
D. Encourage help-seeking by providing information on mental health support services
E. Organise talks on mental health
F. Offer training to staff to equip them with basic skills in resolving conflicts, providing peer support and handling mental health emergencies
G. Encourage colleagues to listen to each other and share mental healthrelated experiences
H. Introduce a mentorship scheme to facilitate exchange on mental healthrelated concerns

Mental Health Friendly Supreme Organisation(Completed at least 3 actions each under Objectives I and II)
I. Assign a team / coordinator to implement the measures committed
J. Formulate human resources policies to care for employees with mental health needs and provide them with an environment that facilitates their recovery
K. Implement measures to promote work-life balance
L. Offer job opportunities to persons recovered or recovering from mental health issues

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List of Activities
1. In-House Workshops
  1. A. Mental Well-being Intensive Workshop (1.5 hours) - Instructors will talk about common mental health problems, crisis assessment and the handling of high-risk conditions, and explore the skills in getting along with people with mental distress, etc.
    B. Mindfulness and Relaxation Exercise Workshop (1 hour) - Instructors will introduce the concept of mindfulness and relaxation techniques, and guide participants in practising mindfulness and breathing for relaxation to relieve stress.
    C. Floral Tea Workshop (1 hour) - Chinese medicine practitioners will explain how to use food ingredients to maintain a healthy mental state and preserve health. This workshop will mainly focus on floral tea..
    D. Chinese Herbal Sachets DIY Workshop (1 hour) - Instructors will lead participants to make Chinese Herbal Sachets that can help relax the mind. NEW!!
E. Self-applied Acupressure Massage Workshop (1 hour) - Chinese medicine practitioners will explain how to harmonise our emotions and mind. This workshop will mainly focus on self-applied acupressure massage.
F. Tai Chi / Ba Duan Jin Workshop (1 hour) - Instructors will guide participants in practising Tai Chi or Ba Duan Jin.
G. Laughter Yoga Workshop (1 hour) - Instructors will introduce the concept of Laughter Yoga and guide participants in the practice.
H. Singing Bowl Experiential Workshop (1 hour) - Instructors will introduce how to relax and enjoy a moment of tranquility through singing bowls.
I. Board Game Experiential Workshop (1 hour) - Instructors will guide participants in playing board games for them to interact with each other and relax.
J. Coffee Landscape Painting Experiential Workshop (1.5 hours) - Using coffee as the base, the instructor will combine landscape painting with colored pencil techniques and lead participants to create art in a relaxed manner. 
K. Expressive Arts Stress-free Experiential Workshop (1.5 hours) - Instructors will offer participants guidance on how to observe their physical reactions caused by stress and express the emotions concernced through various forms of expressive arts. 
L. Music Relaxation Experiential Workshop (1 hour) - Instructors will lead participants to relax through music relaxation activities (such as singing and playing instruments). NEW!!

2. Seminars or Online Seminars
- Seminars will be held regularly. Latest information on the seminars will be sent to the signatories of the Charter by email and uploaded to the Charter's website.

3. Tailor-made Mental Well-being Advisory Service
- Professional consultants from the Mental Health Association of Hong Kong will distribute e-questionnaires to employees via the participating organisation to analyse their overall mental well-being.
- Professional consultants will conduct an advisory session with the person in charge of the participating organisation to understand the organisation's existing measures and difficulties in promoting mental well-being. The consultants will then compile a report for the organisation, providing focused suggestions and directions for its future development.
- Subject to the needs of the participating organisation, the consultants may provide follow-up service to review the participating organisation's progress and achievements in promoting mental well-being.

4. Mental Health First Aid Course
- This course will introduce the signs of common mood disorders and mental problems for participants to identify mental problems early, and help the persons concerned to soothe and diffuse their emotions, preventing the aggravation of their mental problems. This course will be conducted mainly in the form of lectures and supplemented by videos, practical exercises and a test.
- Each signatory of the Charter can assign at most six persons to attend the course in 2026-27. Participants must be existing employees of the signatory.
- This course will be held regularly. For latest information on the course, please refer to the Charter's website.
 
“Workplace Mental Health Award” 2025-26 - Winner List
The “Workplace Mental Health Award” 2025-26 Forum and Award Presentation Ceremony was successfully held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 8 January 2026 (Thursday). Over 300 entries were received in 2 award categories, namely "Mental Health Friendly Organisation Award" and "Mental Health Friendly Supreme Organisation Award". Congratulations to the award winners.

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“Workplace Mental Health Award” 2025-26 - Program Book
Award background, forum program and the best workplace mental health practices from the shortlisted entries can be found in the program book.


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“Harmony@Workplace Organisation” 2025-26 – Enrolment CLOSED

Harmony@Workplace Organisation Recognition 2025-26


Submit at least 2 photos/videos/reports/related records*, with simple text description related to the action items (for example, A, B, D, F, G, H) of the 'Mental Health Workplace Charter' , such as hosting lectures/workshops/events/promotions concerning mental health. These activities help promote employee communication, strengthen interpersonal relationship, enhance teamwork, and create a harmonious work atmosphere, which will qualify for “Harmony@Workplace Organisation” recognition. For Action Items of the 'Mental Health Workplace Charter', please refer to https://bit.ly/3GMnzuo.

*The information uploaded by the organization may be used as promotional material. It is recommended to submit high-definition versions if submitting photos or videos.

► Important Date
• 31 March 2026 (Tuesday) – Deadline for Enrolment and Submission of Supporting Documents

Enquiries:
WhatsApp: 9738 4174 (Text Only)
Email: ohaward2025@oshc.org.hk

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Shall We Talk Resources
“Shall We Talk” Website

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“Shall We Talk” - Ethnic Minorities

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“Shall We Talk” - Mental Health Support Services for Ethnic Minorities

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A Testing tool to check mental health: the 330 Wellness Index

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Enquiry

Email : mentalhealthcharter@oshc.org.hk

Mr Yeung
Tel:3106 5711

Mr Chan
Tel:2116 5697

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