Winnie W. S. Mak is a Professor in the Department of Psychology at The Chinese University of Hong Kong. She obtained her PhD in clinical psychology at the University of California, Santa Barbara. She is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, Association for Psychological Science, Society for Community Research and Action, and Hong Kong Psychological Society. Her research focuses on three synergistic areas: stigma and diversity, digital mental health, and application of Buddhist psychology in promoting mental well-being, erasing stigma, and promoting social equality for collective sustainability.

Plenary Keynote Address (3) - Social justice and equality

The talk will discuss how Buddhist psychological concepts (e.g., mindfulness, interconnectedness, and compassion) may be used to understand stigmatization of minoritized individuals, enhance universalism, and engage social equality. The talk starts off with conceptualization, followed by experimental studies and longitudinal research conducted in this area, and ends with future directions and ways forward in applying Buddhist psychology for collective well-being.