A Strength-Based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy Approach to Recovery

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Daniel Fu Keung Wong is a social work academic and a clinical psychologist. His research team has been actively conducting research in mental health practice, and he is a pioneer in indigenizing the application of cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) for Chinese people with depression, anxiety problems, chronic illnesses, gambling problems, and drug addictions. Regarding mental health issues, Professor Wong and his team have conducted numerous studies on mental health literacy of Chinese people in Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and Australia, and on mental health first aid for Chinese people in Hong Kong and Australia. He has written more than 100 academic papers and 15 books and professional manuals. Professor Wong and his colleagues established the Institute of Cognitive Therapy in Hong Kong and Centre for Holistic Health in Melbourne, Australia, to provide training for mental health professionals and promote better mental health among Chinese populations. His research interests include CBT, evidence-based practice in mental health, mental health promotion, mental health literacy and mental health issues among migrants. Professor Wong has received numerous awards such as The Fulbright Fellowship, University of Hong Kong and Faculty of Social Sciences Outstanding Teaching Awards, Universitas 21 Fellowship, and Fellow of Academy of Cognitive Therapy.

Rose Wai Man Yu is a registered social worker with more than ten years of experience in the mental health field in Hong Kong, Canada and China. She has worked with Professor Wong to prepare training materials and to write a book on cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT).

Viola Yuk Ching Chan is a social worker who has worked in mental health service for over 30 years. She has experience in providing clinical counselling, therapeutic groups, and supervising and training frontline social workers in various mental health service settings. Her main interest is application of cognitive behaviour therapy on treating different mental illnesses including depression, anxiety, and psychosis.