Government announces appointment to Advisory Committee on Mental Health

     The Government announced today (November 11) the appointment of Dr Lam Wing-wo as a new member to the Advisory Committee on Mental Health (ACMH) with effect from November 11 this year to November 30, 2025. 

     Dr Lam is a family doctor with training in community psychological medicine and experience in providing mental health services to the public at the primary healthcare level. He is also an incumbent member of the Primary Healthcare Committee. 

     Established in December 2017, the ACMH advises the Government on mental health policies, including the adoption of a more integrated and comprehensive approach to tackle multifaceted mental health issues, assisting the Government in formulating policies, strategies and measures, as well as following up on and monitoring the implementation of various recommendations of the Mental Health Review Report, with a view to enhancing mental health services in Hong Kong. 

     The membership list of the ACMH is set out on the webpage of the Health Bureau: www.healthbureau.gov.hk/en/committees/acmh/membership.html.