Ph.D, The University of Hong Kong
M.Psyc. (Clinical), The National University of Singapore
B.Sc., The University of Nottingham
PgCert in Learning and Teaching in Higher Education, University of London

Publications

Tang, C. S. K., Chow, T. S., Lui, W. K., Yuen, W. W. Y., & Ngai, J. T. K. (2025). Generational analyses of prevalence, relative risks and protective factors of anxiety and depression symptoms among adult Chinese in Hong Kong. Journal of Affective Disorders, 393, Part A, 120359.

Tse, S., Johnson, S. L., Yu, C. H., Yuen, W., Lo, I., Clark, L., ... & Modavi, K. (2025). Bipolar disorders and creativity: the roles of ambition, effort-based decision-making, and exploration. Frontiers in Psychiatry, 16, 1505314.

Yuen, W. W., Chui, R. C., Chan, C. K., Cheung, A., & Chiu, C. Y. (2024). Youth-Led Co-Creative Mental Health Training Programme for Improving Mental Wellbeing and Reducing Stigma among Adolescents in Hong Kong: Insights from A Pilot Study. Hong Kong Journal of Mental Health, 50(1), 12-20.

Tse, S., Yu, C. H., Yuen, W. W. Y., Ng, C. S. M., Lo, I. W. K., Fukui, S., ... & Chan, S. K. (2023). Randomised controlled trial evaluating the strengths model case management in Hong Kong. Research on Social Work Practice, 33(7), 728-742.

Tse, S., Yu, C.H., Yuen, W.W.Y., Ng, C.S.M., Lo, I. W., Fukui, S., …& Chan, S.K. (2022). Randomised controlled trial evaluating the Strengths Model Case Management in Hong Kong. Research on Social Work Practice, 1-15. https://doi.org/10.1177/10497315221118550.

Tse, S., Ng, C.S., Yuen, W.W.Y, Lo, I. W., Fukui, S., Goscha, R. J…& Chan, S.K. (2021). Process research: Compare and contrast the recovery-orientated strengths model of case management and usual community mental health care. BMC Psychiatry, 21(1), 1-14. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12888-021-03523-5.

Tse, S., Ng, R. M., & Yuen, W. (2020). Education about medication for people with bipolar disorder comes from many sources. Psychiatry, 14, 1-2.

Yuen, W.W.Y., Tse, S., Murray, G., Davidson L. (2019). “From my point of view, my wife has recovered”: A qualitative investigation of caregivers’ perceptions of recovery and peer support services for people with bipolar disorder in a Chinese community. International Journal of Social Psychiatry, 65(4), 305-312.

Tse, S., Yuen, W.W.Y., Murray, G., Davidson, L. Lai, Q., Kan, A. (2019). Combining technical and expert-by-experience knowledge in the quest for personal recovery from bipolar disorder: a qualitative study. BMC Psychiatry, 19(1), 368.

Yuen, W.W.Y., Liu, L., Tse, S. (2019). Adolescent mental health problems in Hong Kong: A critical review on prevalence, psychosocial correlates and prevention. Journal of Adolescent Health, 64(6), Supplement, S73-S85

Tse, S., Ng, S.M.C., Yuen, W.Y.W., Fukui, S., Goscha, R. (2019). Study protocol for a randomised controlled trial evaluating effectiveness of Strengths Model Case Management (SMCM) with Chinese mental health service users in Hong Kong. BMJ Open, 9:e026399. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2018-026399

Wong, WCW, Yuen, W.Y.W., Tang, CSK, Holroyd, E., Tiwari, A., Fong, D. (2019). Evaluation and mechanism analysis of HIV prevention programme using resilience framework among female sex workers: A randomised controlled trial. Preventive Medicine Reports, 13, 229-237.

Yuen, W.W.Y., Lee, A., Chan, P.K.S., Tran, L., Sayko, E. (2018). Uptake of human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination in Hong Kong: Facilitators and barriers among adolescent girls and their parents. PLoS ONE 13(3): e0194159.

Tse, S., Mak, W.W.S, Lo, I., Liu, L.L. Yuen, W.W.Y., Yau, S., Ho, K., et al., (2017). A one-year longitudinal qualitative study of peer support services in a non-Western context: The perspectives of peer support workers, service users, and co-workers. Psychiatry Research, 255,27-35.

Zhu, S., Tse, S., Goodyear-Smith, F., Yuen, W., Wong, P. (2017). Health-related behaviors and mental health among Hong Kong employees. Occupatioal Medicine, 67(1) 26-32.

Zhao, Y., Wong, C.K.H., Miu, H.Y.H., Yuen, W.Y.W., Luo, T., Wong, W.C.W. (2016). Psychometric Properties of a Condom Self-efficacy Scale (CSES) Chinese Version. AIDS Education & Prevention, 28(6), 499-510.

Yuen, W.Y.W., Tran, L., Wong, CKH, Wong, Holroyd, E., Tang, CSK, & Wong, WCW (2016). Psychological health and HIV transmission among female sex workers: a systematic review and meta-analysis. AIDS Care, 28(7), 816-824.

Yuen, W.Y.W., Wong, W.C.W., Tang, C.S.K., Holroyd E., Tiwari, A.F.Y., Fong, D.Y.T., Chin, W.Y. (2015). Promoting resilience for HIV prevention in female sex workers in HK: A randomised controlled trial. The Lancet-CAMS Health Summit Abstracts Booklet, 386, Special Issue, S24.

Yuen, W.Y.W., Wong, W.C.W., Holroyd, E., Tang, C.S.K. (2014) Resilience to work-related stress from the voices of women in sex work. Qualitative Health Research, 24(9), 1232–1241.

Yuen, W.Y.W., Wong, W.C.W., Tang, C.S.K., Holroyd, E., Tiwari, A.F.Y., Fong, D.Y.T., Chin, W.Y. (2013). Evaluating the effectiveness of personal resilience and enrichment programme (PREP) for HIV prevention among female sex workers: a randomised controlled trial. BMC Public Health, 13, 683.

Newspaper Articles

Tse, S. & Yuen, W.W.Y. (28 Jan 2019). 復康者領同路人走出迷路. Ming Pao, Features Section – Life.

Tse, S., Lau, K.W., Yuen, W.W.Y., Chung, K.F. (5 Jan 2018). 明月幾時有：復元的遠景和盼望. Hong Kong Economic Journal, Features Section.

Wong, T.Y. & Yuen, W.W.Y. (2025, June). The impact of self-affirmation exercises on emotional distress among Chinese emerging adults. Oral presentation at Positive Psychology 2.0 International Conference 2025, Hong Kong, China.

Yuen, W. W., & Tse, S. (2024, Aug.). A photo voice study on creative experience and personal recovery among people with bipolar disorder. International Journal of Psychology, 59, 89.

Yuen, W. W., & Leung, Z. (2024, Aug.). Effectiveness of a prevention workshop targeting at emotional blackmail & relationship satisfaction. International Journal of Psychology, 59, 503.

Yuen, W.W. Y. & Chu, R. (2023, Aug.) Filial Therapy with fathers and children in Hong Kong: Challenges and possibilities. Oral presentation at Conference on Enhancing Resiliency in Children and Practitioners: Play Therapy Practice, Education and Research, Hong Kong, China.

Luk, T. S. K., Yuen, W. W. Y., & Chio, J. H. M. (2023, Jul.). The Relations of Growth Mindset, Self-compassion, and Coping Strategies among Chinese Emerging Adults. Oral presentation at the 18th European Congress of Psychology, Brighton, UK.

Tse, S., Yuen W.Y.W, Liu, L. (2019, June). Adolescent mental health problems in Hong Kong. Invited presentation at the Conference on “Adolescent Health and Well-Being Issues: Global and Local Perspectives”, Hong Kong.

Yuen, W.Y.W. & Tse, S. (2018, Jun). Professional and expert-by-experience knowledge for personal recovery. Oral presentation at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, Canada.

Yuen, W.Y.W. & Wong, W.C.W. (2018, Jun). Why do we care for the women in sex work? Their psychological and sexual health revisited. Oral presentation at the 29th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Montreal, Canada.

Yuen, W.Y.W. & Tse, S. (2018, Jan). Professional and expert-by-experience knowledge for persons with bipolar disorder –A collaborative inquiry. Poster presentation at the International Conference on Recovery-oriented Services and Policy Planning in Mental Health, Hong Kong SAR.

Yuen, W.Y.W., Wong, W.C.W., Tang, C.S.K., Holroyd, E. (2016, Jul). Resilience intervention for women in sex work: The mediating role of self-esteem in reducing psychological distress. Oral presentation at the 31st International Congress of Psychology, Yokohama, Japan.

Yuen, W.Y.W., Wong, W.C.W., Tang, C.S.K., Holroyd, E. (2015, Oct). A Randomised Controlled Trial to Promote Resilience for HIV Prevention amongst Female Sex Workers in Hong Kong. Oral presentation at the Lancet-CAMS Health Summit, Beijing, China.

Yuen, W.Y.W., Wong, W.C.W., Holroyd, E.A., Tang, C.S.K. (2014, Jul). The voices of women in sex work: A qualitative study of their challenges and roles of rationalising their identity and belief in ability in promoting resilience. Oral presentation at 28th International Congress of Applied Psychology, Paris, France.

Yuen, W.Y.W., Tang, C.S.K., Ho, R.C.M. (2010, Jul). Assessing stigma among psychiatric patients in Singapore – Psychometric evaluation of King’s Stigma Scale. Individual oral presentation presented in International Congress of Applied Psychology, Melbourne, Australia.

Awarded as Principal Investigator

Enhancing Compassion, Help-seeking Intention and Mental Wellbeing of Emerging Adults with ACEs through a Compassion-based Intervention.

Faculty Development Scheme, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong SAR. (HKD776,104).

Efficacy of a mindfulness-based intervention with and without virtual reality support to promote mental health through self-compassion Efficacy of a mindfulness-based intervention with and without virtual reality support to promote mental health through self-compassion and mind wandering among university students: A randomised controlled trial.

University Research Grant, Hong Kong Shue Yan University. (HKD40,000)

 

Awarded as Co-Investigator

Chui, C.F.R., Yuen, W.Y.W, Fung, W.F.J., Chan, C.K. (2023-2026). Transformative and Resilient Youth (TRY) Gym: A School-based Co-creative Mental Health Training Programme. Li Kum Kee Family Foundation, Hong Kong SAR.

Transformative and Resilient Youth (TRY) Gym: A Proactive and Co-creative Mental Health Training Programme. Mental Health Initiatives Funding Scheme, Health Bureau, Hong Kong SAR.

Tse, S., Johnson, S., Yuen, W.Y.W., Michalak, E., & Clark, Luke (2020-2023). ABC, quest for a mechanism: Ambitious behavior, Bipolar disorder, and Creativity. General Research Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong SAR.

Tse, S., Fukui, S., Goscha, R., Ng, C., & Yuen, W.Y.W. (2017-2020). Randomized controlled trial of Strengths Model Case Management with Chinese mental health service users in Hong Kong. General Research Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong SAR.

Tse, S., Yuen, W.Y.W., Tang, P.S. (2019-2020). Involving peer researchers in an exploratory study of trauma informed care. Project commissioned by New Life Psychiatric Rehabilitation Association.

Tse, S. & Yuen, W.Y.W. (2019-2020). Project evaluation for Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Jockey Club Love Family Centre. Project commissioned by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals.

Wong, W.C.W., Yuen, W.Y.W., Tang, C.S.K., Holroyd, E., Tiwari, A.F.Y., & Fong, D.Y.T., Chin, W.Y. (2013-2016). Novel Approach to HIV Prevention: A RCT of Personal Effective Programme for Female Sex Workers. General Research Fund, Research Grants Council, Hong Kong SAR.

Wong, W.C.W., Yuen, W.Y.W., Tang, C.S.K., Holroyd, E., Tiwari, A.F.Y., & Fong, D.Y.T. (2012-2014). A Randomised Controlled Trial to Promote Resilience for HIV Prevention amongst Female Sex Workers in Hong Kong. Council for the AIDS Trust Fund, Hong Kong SAR.

ATP 511-2 Research Project I-II

COUN220 Cultural Diversity in Counselling and Psychotherapy

COUN400 Chinese Psychology and Psychotherapy

CP540-2 Dissertation I – III

CP604 Advanced Skills in Assessment and Evaluation in Counselling Psychology

PSY300 Abnormal Psychology

PSY401-3 Research Thesis I-III

PSY411-2 Honours Research Project I-II

MPT514-5 Evidence-based Practice Project

MPhil/PhD Supervisor

Monday 2pm - 4pm

Health & Social Care in the Community
Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes
PLOS One

Registered Psychologist, Singapore Register of Psychologists