Psychiatry
Union Hospital’s multi-disciplinary psychiatry team, including psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, speech therapists, etc., offers diagnosis and treatment services for various mental problems across different ages and life stages. We provide a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you can share your thoughts and feelings. Our team will analyze your condition and provide a clear diagnosis to address your needs. We also offer psychoeducation and psychological support to help you and your family members understand the mental health conditions you are facing. Our team will work closely with you to better comply with the medication and psychotherapy, and achieve improved mental health.
In addition, our team provides a comprehensive one-stop service for children and adolescents experiencing various mental health challenges and related issues. We offer a range of services, including assessments, referrals, psychological counselling and medical treatment. Our team of dedicated professionals will tailor treatment and guidance to meet your child’s specific needs. We provide professional support to equip your child with the necessary tools and skills to overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve their full potential. We value a collaborative approach with parents, and we will work closely with you to provide individualized strategies, positive parenting and behavioural management guidance based on newborns’ unique needs and developmental stage.
Scope of Services
- Adult
- Child and Adolescent
Diagnosis and Treatment
- Depression
- Generalized anxiety disorder
- Panic disorder
- Social phobia
- Bipolar disorder
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder
- Post-traumatic disorder
- Perinatal psychiatric disorders (e.g., postpartum depression, postpartum anxiety disorder)
- Psychosis
- Sleep disorders
- Eating problems (e.g., anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa)
- Attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder in adults
- Cognitive impairment and assessment (e.g., Alzheimer’s disease) / assessment for mentally incapacitated person
Psychological Counselling
- Individual psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Emotion-led therapy
- Grief treatment
- Family and couple counselling
- Marital counselling
- Stress management
- Eye movement desensitization and processing (EMDR) therapy
Development Assessment or Treatment
- Intellectual functioning (IQ assessment)
- Attention deficit & hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Specific learning disorder / dyslexia
- Speech & language disorder (e.g., weak comprehension/expression, articulation problems, stuttering, hoarseness)
- Early psychosis
- Speech & language disorder (comprehension/expression, articulation problems)
- Voice Disorders (e.g., hoarseness)
- Stuttering
- Tourette syndrome / tics (involuntary movement, twitching, eye blinking, head tilting, winking or making throat cleaning, sniffing, vocal sounds)
Emotional & Behavioural Assessment or Treatment
- Mood problem: anxiety & depression; anger & irritability
- Social problems & adjustment, study stress problems
- Sleeping problems
- Selective mutism
- Oppositional & behavioural problems
- Feeding & eating problems (e.g., anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa)
- Trauma & grief (e.g., adjustment problems after death of relatives or divorce of parents)
Psychological Intervention
- Individual psychotherapy
- Cognitive behavioural therapy
- Emotion focused therapy
- Emotional and behavioural counselling
- Grief therapy
- Stress management
- Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
Child Psychotherapy and New-Parent Counselling (≤6 years old)
- Psychotherapy, emotional, behavioural management
- New-parent and caregivers counselling
- Parenting coaching, communication and play skills
- Parenting stress counselling
Other Services
We provide referrals to relevant organizations, when necessary, e.g.:
- Pre-school rehabilitation services
- Application to Education Bureau for allowance and accommodation for school and public examinations
- Department of Health Child Assessment Service
- Hospital Authority Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Service
Service Locations
Union Hospital
18 Fu Kin Street, Tai Wai, Shatin, N.T.
Union Hospital Polyclinics
Tsim Sha Tsui: Unit 1802, 18/F, Mira Place Tower A
Ma On Shan: Shop G-3, 52-54 & 69-70, G/F, MOSTown Street
Tseung Kwan O: Shop 101 & 102, Level 1 MCP Discovery
Booking and Enquiry
(852) 2608 3222
