Dr Victor Kwok, our psychiatrist, was featured on Capital 958, Mediacorp’s Chinese radio station, in a live interview with DJ Shu Jun. He discussed the topic of loneliness during the festive season in December, shedding light on key findings, including that 1 in 4 people feel lonely at Christmas, while 1 in 3 experience increased stress. Dr Kwok highlighted the heightened risk of depression among older individuals, particularly those who are single, widowed, financially disadvantaged, or coping with medical conditions such as heart disease or cancer. He also emphasised the valuable role community resources—such as Family Service Centres, Care Corners, and Voluntary Welfare Organisations—play in supporting vulnerable groups. In addition, Dr Kwok offered his thoughts and suggestions, including the importance of prioritising quality over quantity in friendships and small steps elderly individuals can take to feel more socially connected.
我们的精神科医生郭郭家富医生（Dr Victor Kwok）受邀在新传媒中文电台Capital 95.8城市频道参与直播访谈，与主持人淑君探讨12月节日期间的孤独感话题。他分享了研究发现：每四人中就有一人在圣诞节感到孤单，而每三人中就有一人感到更大的压力。 郭医生特别指出，老年人更容易面临抑郁的风险，尤其是单身、丧偶、经济困难以及患有心脏病或癌症等医疗问题的群体。同时，他强调了社区资源的重要性，例如家庭服务中心、关怀角落和志愿福利机构，这些组织在帮助弱势群体方面发挥了重要作用。 此外，郭医生也提出了一些实用建议，包括优先重视朋友关系的质量而非数量，以及老年人如何通过小行动来增强社会联结感。
