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Company

ACTuWISE Limited focuses on three main services:(1) Professional training: We provide advanced ACT training for healthcare and mental health professionals, having trained 1000+ professionals to enhance their skills competencies in delivering ACT. (2) Mental health service: Our experienced team delivers personalized ACT counselling services to 500+ clients, fostering resilience, mindfulness, and psychological flexibility.(3) Research and consultations: The CEO and Founder of ACTuWISE Limited, Prof. Yuen Yu Chong and her team, has secured over $12 million research grants aiming at broadening the application of ACT across various life stages. Additionally, we offer consultancy services to organizations seeking to integrate ACT into their programs.ACTuWISE merges academic insights with practical applications to enhance mental health care. Committed to technological innovation and accessibility, our mission is to employ evidence-based ACT practices in real-world settings, fostering a network that supports and empowers individuals and communities alike.

Description

ACTuWISE Limited, a pioneering spin-off startup from the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK), specializes in mental health solutions by integrating artificial intelligence research and technology-driven innovations. The company boasts a team of international academics, counselors, social workers, and nurses dedicated to merging Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) with innovative technologies to provide personalized mental health training and services. Its mission is to empower users to "embrace, transform, and thrive" through innovative ACT solutions, thereby enhancing their psychological resilience and quality of life.

Our Beliefs

We believe that ACTuwise can play a pivotal role in various functions:(1) Enhancing the implementation of top-notch contextual behavioral science (CBS) evidence in practical applications locally and internationally.(2) Offering training and advisory services in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to enhance clinical efficacy and results.(3) Aiding institutions and policy creators in making well-informed choices within mental healthcare by relying on evidence-based approaches.(4) Spearheading collaborative efforts on regional and global scales to extend the influence and impact of CBS evidence on healthcare and social practices across diverse fields and contexts.

Technology

(1) Complete Development: Refine the AI model within the Pai.ACT™ engine to enhance analytical accuracy, ensuring compliance with design and functionality specifications.(2) Develop Enhanced e-Platform Prototype: Design and develop a new AI-powered, ACT-specific e-learning platform, leveraging our AI engine. This platform is tailored for paraprofessionals and professionals to standardize ACT training and enhance user experience and training capabilities.(3) Launch Pilot Program: Implement a pilot program to evaluate the new e-learning platform's effectiveness, gathering valuable feedback for subsequent refinement.(4) Build Strategic Partnerships: Establish collaborative relationships with organizations (e.g., NGOs, school settings, public and/or private sectors) supporting caregivers of children with Special Educational Needs (SEN) and/or other individuals seeking mental health support, thus broadening market reach and enhancing product adoption.(5) Expand User Base Through Marketing: Launch targeted marketing campaigns that significantly increases the platform's user base (e.g., caregivers of SEN children) as well as focus on engaging new clients (e.g., other family caregivers, youths or individuals requiring mental health support).(6) Engage the Professional Community: Conduct outreach activities, including ACT educational talks and seminars, reinforcing our market presence in the SEN and mental health professional communities. These activities can also provide essential insights for targeted enhancements of the e-learning platform.