In response to UM Mental Health Awareness Month, Moon Chun Memorial College, University of Macau, held a short film premiere, entitled “The Invisible Self” at the Student Activity Centre Theatre on 12 October, 2023, attracting a total of 120 participants. This was a signature event of the college’s newly established Pastoral Care Support Unit, with the purpose of promoting mental health awareness and the existing counselling services for university students.  “The Invisible Self” is a film about self-acceptance, embracing both the bright and dark sides of self and connection with our inner self.  This film was produced by MCM College, most of the main roles in the film and the staff behind the scenes are played by college members, and the script is co-written and directed by director Steven U, and college students.

In the opening speech, Prof. Kwok-cheung Cheung, Interim Master of MCM College mentioned that MCM College has been committed to fostering students’ healthy lifestyle competency, and a series of mental health awareness activities were held every October starting from 2020.  This year’s mental health awareness short film took several months to shoot and was a sincere production.  During the post-screen discussion session, the participating director, editors, actors, and guests: Mr. Paul Pang, UM Dean of Student and Dr. Elvo Sou, Head of Student Counselling Section, interacted with audience and shared some issues about mental health, such as the mentality of pursuit of self-perfection. It was thought-provoking for the audience.  In the end, Mr. Jeffrey Kan, social worker of Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office, introduced the Chat with U counselling hotline and online support programme to students. This was indeed a distinctive, wonderful and unforgettable premiere which can be remembered for a lifetime.