What is health?

Health is about preserving and enhancing one's physical, spiritual and mental state. The section is of special importance as many ethnic minority women and girls may have trouble getting used to the different food in Hong Kong, the climate and other environments such as the workscapes and landscape in Hong Kong.

What challenges to ethnic minorities face when trying to access healthcare?

Many ethnic minorities , especially women, lack sufficient health literacy and Chinese and English language ability. Many healthcare providers are not well trained to treat/interact with ethnic minority groups in that they are not socially aware. Check out this study about the challenges that South Asians face when trying to receive the appropriate health care.

Health

Healthcare Services

Family Planning Association Wan Chai

Provides service for patients

Mental Health

Stress treatments, when girls may experience cyber-bullying or social media addiction
- Speaking with a trained professional like a psychologist or psychiatrist, eventually, if necessary, take medication, practice ecotherapy by spending time in nature, practice aromatherapy which helps to relax the senses.

Drug Addiction

Compulsory placement scheme
Voluntary out-patient or drug treatments
Substance abuse clinics operated by the Hospital Authority

Alcohol Addiction

Do not conform to peer pressure when religion, culture or ethnicity sets you apart from the alcohol limit/intake of your peers
If you drink, remember to:
- Not drink on an empty stomach
- Know your limit
- Choose drinks with lower alcohol contents
- Learn more about Alcohol