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MDW Recharge Hub

Welcome to MDW Recharge Hub! This online hub is co-created by a team of CUHK researchers and migrant domestic workers (MDWs), with the aim of promoting MDWs’ mental health. Specifically, the website is designed to keep MDWs updated with information and knowledge about how to take care of their own and others’ mental health, provide easy navigation to community resources and activities related to MDWs’ mental health, and recharge MDWs’ mental power through various peer support activities. The project is originally funded by CUHK’s Knowledge Transfer Project Fund (KPF) and its further enhancement is funded by the Mental Health Initiative Funding Scheme Phase II.

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17 November, 2024 | 9:00 PM

Recharge Radio: Taking Care of our Health

Recharge Radio is a weekly livestream where we discuss mental health topics and relevant issues in the migrant domestic worker community. In this session, we will talk about how we can maintain healthy habits despite our busy schedule and workload.

24 November, 2024 | 9:00 PM

Recharge Radio: Women's Health

Recharge Radio is a weekly livestream where we discuss mental health topics and relevant issues in the migrant domestic worker community. In this session, we will talk about women's health and what can we do to prevent women-specific illnesses.

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Common Myth and Facts About Mental Health

Common Myth and Facts About Mental Health

Common Myth and Facts About Mental Health

Common Myth and Facts About Mental Health

Common Myth and Facts About Mental Health

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20 November, 2024

Art Therapy for Stress Management (Sep. 22, 2024)

20 November, 2024

Empowering Goals and Dreams (Sep. 15, 2024)

16 September, 2024

Women's Health Fair (Sep. 8, 2024)

Give Care to Caregivers Service Fair (May 26, 2024)

Mental Health and Self-Care Talk at Indonesian Consulate (May 14, 2024)

Dream Catcher Training 4th Round Graduation Ceremony (May 12, 2024)

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What is Mental Health?

The term “mental health” is commonly used in our daily conversations. Normally, the term is interpreted as not suffering from any mental illness. However, research has found that it is common for people to experience poor mental health (e.g., feeling blue, anxious, or stressed) from time to time

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What should we pay attention to when it comes to w

What should we pay attention to when it comes to women’s health? Where can we get support and medical checks regarding women-specific illnesses?

Join us this Sunday, Nov. 24 at 9:00pm on Recharge Radio via Facebook Live on our page! Chat with fellow Filipino migrant workers to relax and lose our stress! This week, our hosts are Ms. Mhelnora and Ms. Arlene!

If it's your first time to join, please find the registration link at https://mdwrechargehub.swk.cuhk.edu.hk/event/recharge-radio-womens-health/

Last Sunday, our participants learned all about sp

Last Sunday, our participants learned all about speaking confidently and advocating for yourself! Special thanks to Enrich HK Eeyan, Ira, and Andi for sharing your knowledge and tips. We hope these skills help our participants to navigate talking to their family members, employers, and their peers.

✨𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐡𝐮 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐢 𝐟𝐨𝐭𝐨, 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢, 𝐩𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢, 𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨! 𝐈𝐤𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐤𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐢 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐇𝐊$𝟖𝟎𝟎✨

Apakah Anda seorang pekerja rumah tangga di Hong Kong? Apakah Anda memiliki cerita tentang merangkul perubahan dalam hidup? Periksa foto-foto di bawah ini dan kirimkan entri Anda😁

Untuk lebih banyak detail, silakan PM kami atau kunjungi:
Our Album: https://www.facebook.com/dreamcatchercuhk/posts/pfbid02iFGdwQZGfH77RyHX7cPBJRWqDiikSrCgDwRsbkjRrnR4jpSGCBAwRDgYeEAeHWgtl
Our Website: https://mdwrechargehub.swk.cuhk.edu.hk/ig/art-competition-and-exhibit/

✨𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨

✨𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨, 𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐩𝐨𝐞𝐦, 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐊$𝟖𝟎𝟎 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. ✨

Are you a domestic worker in Hong Kong? Do you have a story about embracing transitions in life? Check the photos below and submit your entry😁

For more details, please PM us or go to:
Our Album: https://www.facebook.com/dreamcatchercuhk/posts/pfbid02iFGdwQZGfH77RyHX7cPBJRWqDiikSrCgDwRsbkjRrnR4jpSGCBAwRDgYeEAeHWgtl
Our Website: https://mdwrechargehub.swk.cuhk.edu.hk/art-competition-and-exhibit

✨𝐊𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐡𝐮 𝐂𝐄𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐀 𝐀𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐦𝐞𝐥𝐚𝐥𝐮𝐢 𝐟𝐨𝐭𝐨, 𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐢, 𝐩𝐮𝐢𝐬𝐢, 𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐮 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨! 𝐈𝐤𝐮𝐭𝐢 𝐤𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐢 𝐤𝐚𝐦𝐢 𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐮𝐤 𝐤𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐚𝐧 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐤𝐚𝐧 𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐚𝐢 𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐠𝐚 𝐇𝐊$𝟖𝟎𝟎✨

Apakah Anda seorang pekerja rumah tangga di Hong Kong? Apakah Anda memiliki cerita tentang merangkul perubahan dalam hidup? Periksa foto-foto di bawah ini dan kirimkan entri Anda😁

Untuk lebih banyak detail, silakan PM kami atau kunjungi:
Our Album: https://www.facebook.com/dreamcatchercuhk/posts/pfbid02iFGdwQZGfH77RyHX7cPBJRWqDiikSrCgDwRsbkjRrnR4jpSGCBAwRDgYeEAeHWgtl
Our Website: https://mdwrechargehub.swk.cuhk.edu.hk/ig/art-competition-and-exhibit/

✨𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨

✨𝐖𝐞 𝐰𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨, 𝐚𝐫𝐭, 𝐩𝐨𝐞𝐦, 𝐨𝐫 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨! 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐚 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐢𝐧 𝐮𝐩 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐊$𝟖𝟎𝟎 𝐜𝐚𝐬𝐡 𝐯𝐨𝐮𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. ✨

Are you a domestic worker in Hong Kong? Do you have a story about embracing transitions in life? Check the photos below and submit your entry😁

For more details, please PM us or go to:
Our Album: https://www.facebook.com/dreamcatchercuhk/posts/pfbid02iFGdwQZGfH77RyHX7cPBJRWqDiikSrCgDwRsbkjRrnR4jpSGCBAwRDgYeEAeHWgtl
Our Website: https://mdwrechargehub.swk.cuhk.edu.hk/art-competition-and-exhibit

Feeling lonely while working far from home is toug

Feeling lonely while working far from home is tough, but you’re not alone. Here are some tips to help you stay connected and find joy in your daily life 💖

1. Stay Connected with Loved Ones 📞
Regularly call or video chat with your family and friends back home. Sharing your experiences and hearing familiar voices can lift your spirits and reduce feelings of isolation.

2. Join Community Groups 👥
Look for local community groups or online forums where you can meet other migrant workers. Building a support network can provide companionship and a sense of belonging.

3. Engage in Hobbies and Interests 🎨
Dedicate time to activities you enjoy, whether it’s reading, cooking, or crafting. Pursuing hobbies can be a great way to relax and feel more fulfilled.

4. Exercise Regularly 🏃‍♀️
Physical activity is a powerful mood booster. Whether it’s a walk in the park or a home workout, staying active can help you feel better both physically and mentally.

5. Seek Professional Support 🧑‍⚕️
If loneliness becomes overwhelming, don’t hesitate to seek help from a counselor or support service. Talking to a professional can provide you with strategies to cope and improve your mental health.

Remember, it’s okay to feel lonely sometimes, but there are many ways to overcome it. Stay connected, stay active, and don’t be afraid to reach out for help. You are strong, and you are not alone 🌈💪

Thank you @bepricelesshk for empowering our parti

Thank you @bepricelesshk for empowering our participants on Nov. 3 and 10! They learned valuable strategies in taking care and nurturing children. They also learned the importance of doing self-care. We hope these lessons can help them not only with their work but also in parenting their own family members!

As domestic workers, our health is very important.

As domestic workers, our health is very important. How can we remain healthy despite our busy schedule and workload? Let’s talk about it!

Join us this Sunday, Nov. 17 at 9:00pm on Recharge Radio via Facebook Live on our page! Chat with fellow Indonesian migrant workers to relax and lose our stress! This week, our hosts are Ms. Julita and Ms. Suci!

If it's your first time to join, please find the registration link at https://mdwrechargehub.swk.cuhk.edu.hk/event/recharge-radio-taking-care-of-our-health/

Social media can be a great way to stay connected,

Social media can be a great way to stay connected, but it’s important to set healthy boundaries to protect your well-being. Here are some tips to help you manage your social media use effectively. 💪📱

1. Limit Your Screen Time ⏰
Spending too much time on social media can be overwhelming. Try setting a daily limit for how long you spend on these platforms. This can help you stay focused on your tasks and reduce stress.

2. Curate Your Feed 🧹
Follow accounts that inspire and uplift you. Unfollow or mute accounts that make you feel anxious or unhappy. Your social media feed should be a positive space that brings you joy.

3. Take Regular Breaks 🛑
It’s important to take breaks from social media to recharge. Schedule regular intervals where you disconnect from your devices. Use this time to engage in other activities you enjoy, like reading or going for a walk.

4. Be Mindful of What You Share 🤔
Think twice before posting personal information online. Protect your privacy by being selective about what you share and who you share it with. This can help you avoid potential risks and maintain your safety.

5. Engage in Real-Life Connections 🤝
While social media is great for staying in touch, don’t forget to nurture your real-life relationships. Spend quality time with friends and family in person. Building strong, offline connections is essential for your emotional well-being.

By setting healthy boundaries with social media, you can enjoy its benefits without feeling overwhelmed. Remember, it’s all about balance! Take control of your social media use and prioritize your well-being. 🌈✨