Qualification:
Ph.D. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Mental Health and Social Work
M.A. The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Social Work (Mental Health)
Bachelor of Social Work, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Teaching & Scholarly Interests:
Workplace Mental Health, Resilience and Recovery, Mental Health Administration and Policy, Organization Behaviours, Qualitative Research Methods, Applied Ethics
Biography:
Dr. Leung is an esteemed mental health practitioner and scholar, boasting extensive experience in both Canada and Hong Kong. With a remarkable tenure of 16 years in university teaching, Dr. Leung has adeptly imparted knowledge in various social sciences subjects, including social work, mental health, occupational psychology, and organizational behaviour. The wealth of past experiences makes Dr. Leung exceptionally valuable in teaching these subjects at IBU.
In addition to teaching, Dr. Leung’s research interests encompass workplace mental health, immigration mental health, and applied ethics. Dr. Leung remains deeply committed as a social service consultant for various welfare agencies. This continued involvement underscores Dr. Leung’s dedication to the enhancement of their service and organizational developments.
Publications:
- Hung, King Lun, Hok Bun Ku, and Samuel Leung. “The lived experience of wounded helpers: A phenomenological study of social workers working with suicidal cases in mental health settings in Hong Kong.” Qualitative Social Work 22, no. 2 (2023): 233-248.
- Lo, Herman Hay Ming, Candice Ling Yuet Man Powell, Sunny Ho Wan Chan, Bobby Fook Hin Leung, Eileen Yuk Ha Tsang, and Samuel Leung. “Validating an Adapted Version of the Brief Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire in Hong Kong Chinese.” Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioural Assessment 45, no. 1 (2023): 207-220.
- Lu, Erin Yiqing, Andy SK Cheng, Hector WH Tsang, Juan Chen, Samuel Leung, Annie Yip, Jessie Jingxia Lin et al. “Psychoeducation, motivational interviewing, cognitive remediation training, and/or social skills training in combination for psychosocial functioning of patients with schizophrenia spectrum disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.” Frontiers in Psychiatry 13 (2022): 899840.
- Chen, Juan, Xi Chen, Samuel Leung, and Hector WH Tsang. “Potential impacts, alleviating factors, and interventions for children of a parent with schizophrenia: A scoping review.” Children and Youth Services Review 120 (2021): 105751.
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