Coolminds organised annual youth event “SUMMER CHECK-IN 2021” on August 14th, 2021, exploring mental health through the lens of art, imagination and self-expression, creating #artwithheart!

This is a bilingual (English and Cantonese) event solely funded by Morgan Stanley, covering mini-movie screenings, panel discussions, mental health art activities hosted by the Hong Kong Association of Art Therapists, youth community highlight, and an award ceremony.  Boxed food and beverage provided. More than 130 attended the event in-person or via Zoom live streaming, and over 90% thought that it helped promote youth mental health in Hong Kong.

An introduction of all panelists: 

English panel:

1. Yuyu Kitamura, Director, writer and actress of short film “Invited In”
2. Timothy Woo, Wellbeing counsellor at the Canadian International School and board member at KELY Support Group
3. Ashley Cheng, Psychology student at CUHK and member of Coolminds Youth Advisory Committee 
4. Cherie Mak, Mental Health and Wellbeing Programme Consultant at KELY Support Group and former school social worker

Cantonese panel:

1. Dixon Cheng, Co-Founder of Heart To Heart 
2. Esther Tang, Clinical leader of Mental Wellness Service for Children and Youth at Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service
3. Lok, Peer Support Worker of Mental Wellness Service for Children and Youth at Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service
4. Small C, Founder of Shell and Spines
5. Alex, Co-Founder of Dustykid