The Asia-Pacific Regional Conference on Elderly Suicide Prevention was successfully held in Hong Kong from 24-26 March 2004. Hong Kong Council of Social Service, the Hong Kong Psychogeriatic Association and the Social Welfare Department of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government jointly organized the Conference.

The theme,“Prevention of Elderly Suicide: A Tran-disciplinary Challenge”was chosen to signify the importance of joint efforts and collaboration among multi-disciplines to tackle the problem of elderly suicide. The three-day conference addressed the issues of Elderly Suicide, Mental Wellness and Models of Suicide Prevention. It brought forth discussion on topics such as Global Trends on Elderly Suicide, Depression among the Elderly, Elderly Suicide in Asia-Pacific Region as well as Early Detection and Prevention.

Miss Cheung Yue, the General Manager of our Elderly and Health Core Business and Miss Ann Tsui, the social worker of our Wan Hon District Elderly Community Centre, were invited to share on the process and outcomes of the use of drama in preventing elderly suicide.