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Making mind health a priority

Mind health continues to be a pressing issue in society. In Hong Kong, 80% of the working population faces multiple factors affecting their mind wellbeing. In general, 20% of respondents potentially experiencing severe or extreme impacts from depression, anxiety, or stress, and this trend is particular concerning among the younger generation.

At AXA, we have long been committed to supporting businesses and individuals in enhancing mind health through a comprehensive range of initiatives. Together, we can create a healthier, more supportive community for everyone.

Making mind health a priority

Mind health continues to be a pressing issue in society. In Hong Kong, 80% of the working population faces multiple factors affecting their mind wellbeing. In general, 20% of respondents potentially experiencing severe or extreme impacts from depression, anxiety, or stress, and this trend is particular concerning among the younger generation.

At AXA, we have long been committed to supporting businesses and individuals in enhancing mind health through a comprehensive range of initiatives. Together, we can create a healthier, more supportive community for everyone.

Group Therapy, more than a documentary, a docu-therapy.

The Mental Health topic is often shrouded in taboo and stigma. Yet, it is essential to recognize and share about Mind Health issues to start dealing with them.

Group Therapy is a 90-minute-long documentary available on YouTube, co-produced by AXA and Hartbeat, to remind everyone the importance of sharing and talking about Mind Health.

Sharing is therapeutic

Stand-up comedians are well known for spilling their hearts, intimate stories and struggles in front of an audience.
Group Therapy is a unique initiative, starring a group of six world-class stand-up comedians whose voices this time encourage others to share more, with a simple life-saving message: sharing is therapeutic.

Neil Patrick Harris

Neil Patrick Harris is an Emmy and Tony Award-winning actor and producer, best known for "How I Met Your Mother" and "Doogie Howser, M.D.". He directed "Tick, Tick… Boom!". In 2024 and has hosted multiple award ceremonies.

Nicole Byer

Nicole Byer is a comedian and host of “Nailed It!”. She has starred in “Grand Crew” and “Wipeout”, has a Netflix stand-up special, and voices characters in animated series. Also an author and podcaster.

Atsuko Okatsuka

Atsuko Okatsuka is a comedian whose HBO special “The Intruder” was critically acclaimed. She is developing a comedy series with FX and co-created the #DropChallenge.

Gary Gulman

Gary Gulman is a comedian known for sharp writing and stand-up specials “The Great Depresh”. Appeared in “Joker” and “Life & Beth”, and published the memoir “Misfit”.

London Hughes

London Hughes is a British comedian, first Black woman nominated for the Edinburgh Comedy Best Show Award. Her Netflix special “To Catch a Dick” was executive-produced by Kevin Hart.

Mike Birbiglia

Mike Birbiglia is a Comedian and filmmaker known for his solo shows “The New One”, films “Don't Think Twice”, and podcast “Working It Out”. Currently on tour.

Tig Notao

Tig Notaro is an Emmy and Grammy-nominated comedian, known for “One Mississippi” and roles in “Star Trek: Discovery” and “Army of the Dead”. Her stand-up includes the groundbreaking “Drawn”.
    Discover our local initiatives
    Mind Journey Sharing
    AXA partnered with StoryTaler in developing a series of interview videos, so public can better understand their mental health status and ways to take care of themselves, as well as supporting their loved ones.
    To understand more
    Mind Charger
    Recharge your mind and uplift your mood with a series of contents prepared by AXA to guide you to calmness and positivity, including meditation audios, guided sessions by dance/movement therapist, soundscape, etc.
    To understand more
    AXA BetterMe Weekend
    Marking the occasion of World Mental Health Day, this is the four consecutive years that AXA present this annual event, the AXA BetterMe Weekend. Through this carnival, we aimed at raising public awareness of both physical and mental well-being while promoting sustainable, eco-friendly living.
    To understand more

    Liverpool Football Club

    Discover how LFC player, Cody Gakpo, and two LFC staff members, Lee Richardson and Jordan Fairclough, take a sit at AXA Training Centre diving into a heartfelt topic such as mental health and the personal and professional impact it has. By investing in our mind-health, we become more powerful, and we are able to help the people around us.