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Alex Siu Wing CHAN

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Alex Siu Wing CHAN, Prof

 https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4420-8789

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PhD projects

LGBT health and mental health, homosexuality, ageing and psychological well-being,HIV/AIDS patient care and intervention, older men who have sex with men and overall wellbeing

20212026

Research activity per year

Personal profile

Chinese Name

陳小榮

Biography

Prof. Alex Chan is an Assistant Professor (tenure track) in the Department of Social Work at Hong Kong Baptist University, he is a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and a full member of the American Psychological Association. He is a Registered Social Worker in Hong Kong and also a recognized Mindfulness and Meditation Teacher (IMMA). His research focuses on promoting social equality and mental health for the LGBTQ community, including areas such as homosexuality, psychological well-being, MBCT intervention, aging studies, HIV/AIDS, and social inclusion/exclusion of LGBTQ+ populations. 

Prof. Chan was recognized as the recipient of the "Me and Health Care Provider 2024" award, distinguishing him as the only social worker and psychologist among the winners. During the COVID-19 pandemic, his research on COVID-19 and related chronic disease was reviewed and included in the World Health Organization (WHO) COVID-19 database. He also collaborated with local hospitals on HIV/AIDS patient care, ageing and mental health research and worked to expand IAPT interventions to enhance mental health support for ageing HIV/AIDS patients in Hong Kong.Prof. Chan is now a Fellow of the Royal Society for Public Health and the Royal Society of Medicine.

 

Editorial Roles:

Deputy Editor: Journal of the International AIDS Society (JIAS) (Wiley);
Subject Editor (psychology): Social Sciences & Humanities Open (Elsevier);
Associate Editor: Journal of Public Health Research (Sage);
Editor: PLOS ONE; 
Editorial Review Board: Journal of Primary Care & Community Health (Sage); 
Editorial Board: Journal of Medicine, Surgery, and Public Health (Elsevier);
BMC Public Health (Springer nature);
BMC Psychology (Springer nature);
Psychology & Sexuality (Taylor & Francis);
Discover Psychology (Springer nature);
Guest Editor: Discover Social Science and Health (Springer nature)

Research Collection (Open):
Innovative Approaches, Strategic Directions, and Interventions for People Living with HIV  (Discover Social Science and Health -Springer nature);
Cross-Journal Series on LGBTQIA+ Healthcare - Primary Care and Community Settings (Journal of Primary Care & Community Health- Sage)

Research Interests

  • Psychological Well Being
  • Healthy Ageing
  • LGBTQ health
  • Homosexility

Education/Academic qualification

PhD, Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Master, MSW, The University of Hong Kong

Keywords

  • H Social Sciences (General)

Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals

In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being
  2. SDG 5 - Gender Equality
    SDG 5 Gender Equality
  3. SDG 10 - Reduced Inequalities
    SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
  4. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

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