Mental well-being is a vital part of our lives. What if a simple “burnt toast” could transform your mishaps? The “Burnt Toast Theory” suggests small setbacks, like burning your toast, help us reframe challenges positively and see the silver lining.🍞✨ In this episode of CUHK Podcast, Prof. Winnie Mak and student Katherine Sze from the Department of Psychology draw on the “Burnt Toast Theory” to explore how everyday moments and psychological strategies can support mental well-being and build resilience. 00:00 Highlight 00:39 Introduction 01:05 What is Burnt Toast Theory? 02:34 Burnt Toast Theory x Psychological concepts 04:32 Personal and community resilience 06:21 Digital platforms for mental health support — StoryTaler and JC TourHeart+ Project 11:15 Tips for maintaining mental well-being and self-care 19:09 Wrap up 🔔 The monthly CUHK Podcast will invite professors and students from various faculties to explore captivating topics. Subscribe to CUHK’s YouTube channel now so you won’t miss out! #thechineseuniversityofhongkong #CUHK #cuhkpodcast #mentalhealth #wellbeing

Expressing ourselves through storytelling is an instinct, and a powerful way for us to share and is becoming an important tool to help those facing mental challenges. Clinical physiologist Professor Winnie Mak, and AIA Vitality Ambassador Jess Quinn, reveal their personal stories on dealing with mental health challenges. Hear how they demonstrate the importance of speaking up and being open, to find courage and life-changing support. #HealthierLongerBetterLives

【大腦的秘密訊號：中大 Urs Maurer 教授專訪，如何用神經科學為讀寫障礙兒童贏得時間？】 「讀寫障礙並非能力不足，而是大腦生理機制的特質所致。」 在香港現有的教育體系下，一個患有讀寫障礙的孩子，往往要等到小學二、三年級，在經歷了無數次閱讀挫折、成績落後與自信受損後，才能通過常規測試獲得確診。這段等待與掙扎，無論對學童還是家庭，都是一段無比煎熬的漫長旅程。 為了打破這一困境，來自瑞士、深耕香港教學與科研十一載的 Urs Maurer 教授，正帶領中大心理學系跨專業團隊全力投入研究。他們利用腦電圖（EEG）及事件相關電位（ERP）技術，在繁複的腦電波真偽跡中，運用「疊加平均」的精準技術，捕捉大腦對文字的真實反應。 Urs 教授不僅是一位在全球頂尖學府（蘇黎世、紐約）累積了豐厚成果的精英學者，更是一位心系社會、充滿溫情的育人者。他的研究初衷極其純粹：將診斷窗口期提前，讓幹預走在挫折之前。 把枯燥的科研數據轉化為臨床實踐的溫度，守護每一個孩子的閱讀初衷，這正是香港中文大學大師教授們的襟懷與實踐。 🎬 歡迎觀看完整專訪，了解頂尖大腦科學如何改變讀寫障礙學童的命運。 👍 歡迎點讚、訂閱並分享這條影片，讓更多有需要的家庭看見希望！ 【Decoding Brain Signals: How Prof. Urs Maurer Uses Neuroscience to Move the Diagnosis Window for Children with Dyslexia】 "Dyslexia is a brain-based disorder—it is a characteristic of neurobiological mechanisms, not a lack of capability." — Prof. Urs Maurer, Department of Psychology, CUHK. Within Hong Kong's current educational framework, children with dyslexia often have to wait until primary two or three to be formally diagnosed through reading tests. Before that official diagnosis, they endure nearly two years of frustration, anxiety, and academic struggle. For any family, this two-year wait is far too long and painful. To change this reality, Prof. Urs Maurer—originally from Switzerland and now dedicated to research and teaching in Hong Kong for over eleven years—is leading a diverse research team at CUHK to pioneer early identification solutions. By utilizing advanced Electroencephalography (EEG) and Event-Related Potential (ERP) techniques, his lab applies computational "averaging" to extract clean, genuine neural responses to words from complex brain wave artifacts. Prof. Maurer represents the finest tradition of CUHK faculty: combining world-class academic elite expertise (with roots in Zurich and New York) with profound humanistic care. His mission is clear and impactful—to shift the diagnostic window earlier, allowing timely clinical intervention to precede psychological frustration. Bridging the gap between rigorous scientific data and warm clinical practice to safeguard the joy of reading for every child—this is the real-world impact of neuroscientific research. 🎬 Watch the full video to discover how global academic expertise is reshaping the future for children with dyslexia. 👍 Like, Subscribe, and Share this video to bring hope to more families and educators! #香港中文大學心理學系 #讀寫障礙 #腦神經科學 #早期干預 #讀寫困難 #香港教育 #CUHKPsychology #Dyslexia #CognitiveNeuroscience #EarlyIntervention #LearningDifficulties #HongKongEducation

兩千年的傳統智慧能否與21世紀的腦科學相遇？香港中文大學心理學系系主任陳瑞燕教授對「禪武醫」的研究證明，中國傳統醫學理念絕非過時。透過將「身、心、意」的整體觀與嚴謹的臨床研究相結合，她開發出一套惠澤全球的創新方案。 在這裡，見證傳承與創新的交匯。 Can 2,500 years of tradition meet 21st-century brain science? Prof. Agnes Chan’s journey into Chanwuyi Lifestyle Medicine proves that ancient medical concepts are far from outdated. By merging the holistic vision of "Mind, Body, and Spirit" with rigorous clinical research, she has developed a pioneering program that empowers individuals worldwide. Experience the intersection of heritage and innovation. #Mindfulness #BrainHealth #Chanwuyi #CUHKPsychology #Wellness #ScientificDiscovery

How does our brain process visual information? And how should scientists study it? Join Professor Liqiang Huang from the Department of Psychology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) as he shares his academic journey—from his PhD at UC San Diego and postdoctoral fellowship at Princeton to his current groundbreaking research at CUHK. After 20 years of developing the "Boolean Map Theory" of visual attention, Professor Huang has shifted his perspective. In this video, he discusses why he moved from a traditional theory-driven approach to a "comprehensive exploration" model based on large-scale experiments. Key Highlights: Academic roots: UCSD & Princeton. The evolution of the Boolean Map Theory. Why "Big Data" and large-scale experiments are the future of psychological research. 🔗 Visit Prof. Huang’s individual profile for more research insights: https://www.psy.cuhk.edu.hk/index.php/?option=com_sppagebuilder&view=page&id=97