Translational Research Centre for Digital Mental Health
To enhance digital mental health
research and to innovate better interventions to improve mental health
and well-being.
Our mission
The Translational Research Centre for Digital Mental Health (TRC-DMH) was founded in 2024 at Tung Wah College to promote best practices in digital mental health, empower translational research through evidence-based applications, and foster interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance preventive services across the lifespan and real-world settings.
Our team
Our interdiscplinary management team draws together expertise across mental health nursing, allied health, health system management, and social impact, to target primary mental health care. It is our belief that emerging technologies can enhance mental health service engagement, effectiveness, and adherence, benefiting thousands of individuals in Hong Kong.
Core research areas
The TRC-DMH focuses on investigating the application and utilization of three technological areas for mental health care including: social robotic technologies, virtual/extended reality technologies, and tele-health and A.I. technologies.
