Stress OK

While over 60% of Hong Kong people suffer from poor mental well-being, with 1 in every seven people developing a common mental disorder in their lifetime, it is surprising that the community still does not have enough resources to support the stressed one until one is under severe stress and would like to commit suicide. We formed a team to develop an innovative social solution, ‘Stress OK’, an impactful measure that employs karaoke – audiovisual media to reduce the stress of everyone and eventually improve the mental health of the community. We investigated the possible methods of stress-releasing through street interviews and suggested ‘Stress OK’ as a meaningful and practical measure to deal with a stressed society and bring more smiley faces to the community.

Ms. CHAN Shu Lam, Phoebe
Ms. IP Ping Yan,Ice
Ms. LO Mei Wing, Candy
Ms. WONG Tsz Shan, Maggie
BA (Hons) Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship
Faculty of Health and Social Sciences

Domain Expertises:

Social Policy and Social Entrepreneurship

This domain knowledge is central to the students' academic program and their project, 'Stress OK'. They are studying how to address social problems through entrepreneurial solutions, combining social impact with business principles.

Business Planning and Innovation

Business Planning and Innovation The students are required to develop an innovative business plan for their project, 'Stress OK'. They engage in brainstorming, market research, budgeting, and designing the project to make it viable and impactful.

Market Research and Analysis

In their social entrepreneurship project, the students perform market research to understand the stress levels in Hong Kong and the potential impact of their solution. They also analyze existing products in the market to improve their project.

Legal and Regulatory Knowledge

The students encounter challenges related to licensing issues and copyright laws while operating their karaoke truck for entertainment. They need to understand and comply with regulations to avoid legal issues.

Mental Health and Well-being

The students focus on mental health and well-being as a social-environmental problem in Hong Kong. They research and explore ways to reduce stress and improve the mental health of the community through their 'Stress OK' project.

Lifelong Learning Excellence:

Creativity & Innovation

The students engaged in a social entrepreneurship project and developed the 'Stress OK' project, an innovative solution to reduce stress and improve mental health using karaoke. They brainstormed creative ideas, researched solutions, and adapted their plans to overcome challenges related to limited resources and legal aspects.

Project Management and Teamwork

The students worked collaboratively in a team to develop their social entrepreneurship project. They appreciated each other's strengths and roles, communicated effectively, and integrated their ideas to achieve a common goal. They learned the importance of clear communication and the value of diverse perspectives.

Communication and Presentation Skills

The students showcased leadership skills by taking on specific roles in the project, such as financial planning, marketing analysis, and project management. They demonstrated ethical behavior by considering legal aspects, adhering to regulations, and ensuring the project's social impact.

Learning-to-learn

The students actively engaged in learning and improving their skills related to business planning, marketing research, financial management, and legal knowledge. They sought guidance from professors and industry experts to enhance their competence in these areas.

Continuous Improvement and Learning from Mistakes

The students encouraged curiosity and the courage to ask questions and explore new ideas. They acknowledged that failure can be a valuable learning experience and embraced the opportunity to learn from their mistakes during the project.

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