Civil Service Newsletter Issue 122

Health

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Choosing healthcare service providers
wisely with the “Accreditation Mark”

Building a healthy Hong Kong: Weight management starts at the workplace

Stress Management Tips

Explanation of WCAG 2.0 Level Double-A Conformance

Stress Management Tips

Find ways to relieve stress daily that help regain your vitality.

	Some events may affect our emotional reactions. What is most important is our mindset and beliefs. In other words, it is our negative thoughts about events that directly lead to emotional distress. Although we may not be able to change the events, transforming our thoughts and beliefs can cultivate a more positive mind.

	Take a refreshing shower Taking a shower helps you eliminate fatigue and promote blood circulation. You can also imagine today’s problems are all washed away.

	Take a walk It is always good to take a walk after dinner. The focus of doing this is not to exercise or for digestion. It is for you to distance yourself from TV or any other electronic devices, giving yourself some “me-time” to recharge.

	Have heart-to-heart with family and friends If you experience a sense of emotional suppression in your daily life, try opening up and talking it out with your family and friends every night. However, the focus is on sharing or letting negative emotions out, not looking for advice.

	Take up relaxation techniques Engaging in relaxation practice enables you to calm your mind, slow down and relax.

Hotline Counselling Service on Stress Management 4608 3310

The Civil Service Bureau has commissioned the Hong Kong Family Welfare Society to provide a new round of hotline counselling service on stress management from 1 July 2026 to 30 June 2027.

Service Hours

Monday to Friday 2 p.m.-10 p.m.

Saturday 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Except public holidays

Calls received outside the service hours or when the lines are busy will be directed via paging service to the counsellors who will call back as soon as possible.

Counselling Areas

Work, family, social and other personal challenges encountered in daily life.