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Personal Profile
Personal Profile
Professor Wai Kwong TANG was appointed to Professor (Clinical) in the Department of Psychiatry, the Chinese University of Hong Kong in 2011. His main research areas are Addictions and Neuropsychiatry in Stroke. Professor TANG has published over 100 papers in renowned journals, and has also contributed to the peer review of over 100 journals. He has secured over 20 major competitive research grants. He has served the editorial boards of more than 10 scientific journals. He was also a recipient of the Young Researcher Award in 2007, awarded by the Chinese University of Hong Kong.
Research Interests
- Neuropsychiatry in Stroke
- Substance abuse
Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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The Efficacy of An Online Exercise Intervention for Improving Depressive Symptoms Among Patients With Subthreshold Depression in Primary Care: a Randomized Controlled Trial
TANG, W. K. (CoI), HUI, S. C. (CoI), LEE, E. K. P. (CoI), MAK, W. W. S. (CoI), YIP, B. H. K. (CoI), WONG, S. Y. S. (PI), LEE, M. C. T. (CoI) & LEUNG, K. W. M. (CoI)
1/07/24 → 31/12/26
Project: Research
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Harm of Cannabis and Cannabinoids Use: A Retrospective Study and a Literature Review
TANG, W. K. (PI)
Narcotics Division (ND), Security Bureau
3/06/23 → 2/06/26
Project: Research
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Effect of an Internet-based Dialectical Behaviour Therapy-informed Skills Training for Reducing Alcohol Consumption and Improving Psychological Distress of Adult Drinkers: A Pilot Randomised Controlled Trial
CHIEN, W. T. (CoI), CHONG, Y. Y. (CoI), TANG, W. K. (CoI), CHEUNG, T. (CoI), HO, L. K. (PI) & McMain, S. (CoI)
16/01/23 → 15/08/25
Project: Research
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Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Post-Stroke Fatigue: A Double-blind Randomised Control Trial
LU, H. (CoI), LEUNG, W. H. T. (CoI), MOK, C. T. V. (CoI), TANG, W. K. (PI) & Fong, K.N.-K. (CoI)
1/01/23 → 30/06/26
Project: Research
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Effects of mindfulness-based cognitive therapy for adults with post-traumatic stress disorder symptoms in primary care: a randomised controlled trial
TANG, W. K. (CoI), YANG, S. X. (CoI), LEE, E. K. P. (CoI), YIP, B. H. K. (CoI), WONG, S. Y. S. (PI), Leung, M. K. W. (CoI) & LO, H. M. H. (CoI)
1/01/22 → 31/12/24
Project: Research
Research Outputs
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A Double-blind Randomized Control Trial of Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation in Post-Stroke Fatigue
Tang, W. K., Lu, H., Leung, W. H. T., Fong, K.N.-K., Chan, S. K. Y. & Liew, V. W. J., 7 May 2026, In: Frontiers in Neurology. 17, 14 p., 1658764.Research output: Journal Publications › Publication in refereed journal › Academic research › peer-review
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Non-pharmacological insomnia interventions for improving sleep and mood in people with neurological disorders: A systematic review and meta-analysis
Lau, S. C. L., Tipton, J., Kebrdle, K., Wang, H., Levy, A., Hardi, A., Tang, W. K., Harvey, A. G. & Skidmore, E. R., Jan 2026, In: Sleep Medicine. 137, 106887.Research output: Journal Publications › Publication in refereed journal › Academic research › peer-review
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Risk of Self-Harm in Patients with Kleptomania: A Population-Based Cohort Study
CHAN, S. K. Y., TSOI, K. K. F., YIP, T. C. F., LIEW, V. W. J. & TANG, W. K., Feb 2026, In: Psychiatry International. 7, 1, 13 p., 14.Research output: Journal Publications › Publication in refereed journal › Academic research › peer-review
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Risk of suicidal acts in patients with dissociative disorder: a population-based cohort study.
TANG, W. K., TSOI, K. F., YIP, C. F., LIEW, V. W. J. & CHAN, S. K. Y., 4 Mar 2026, In: Annals of General Psychiatry. 25, 1, 16.Research output: Journal Publications › Publication in refereed journal › Academic research › peer-review
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The feasibility of mindfulness-based relapse prevention for adults with substance use disorders (illicit drugs) in a Chinese population: A pilot randomized controlled trial
Ting, K. T., Leung, I. C. H., Chan, C. C., Yu, K. O. T., Tang, W. K., Chan, F., Tang, A. K. L., Ma, H. S. W., Yip, B. H. K., Zhang, D. D., Bowen, S. & Wong, Y. S. S., Apr 2026, (E-pub ahead of print) In: Addiction. 121, 9, p. 2433-2449 17 p.Research output: Journal Publications › Publication in refereed journal › Academic research › peer-review
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Professional & Knowledge Transfer Activities
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Cannabis abuse in Hong Kong
TANG Wai Kwong (Invited speaker)
Jul 2021Activity: Talk or Presentation › Academic and Professional Conferences/ Workshop/ Seminar: Keynotes/ Distinguished Lectures/ Invited Talks › Higher Education & Industry
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Post-stroke depression
TANG Wai Kwong (Invited speaker)
May 2021Activity: Talk or Presentation › Academic and Professional Conferences/ Workshop/ Seminar: Keynotes/ Distinguished Lectures/ Invited Talks › Higher Education & Industry
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Asia Pacific Society and Addiction Research Conference
TANG Wai Kwong (Chair)
Nov 2019Activity: Event Organisation and Participation › Academic and Professional Conference/ Workshop/ Seminar › Higher Education & Industry
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Frontier in Psychiatry - Aging Psychiatry (Event)
TANG Wai Kwong (Member of editorial board)
Apr 2019 → Jun 2026Activity: Editorial Work and Peer Review › Editorial Work
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2018 HKCPsych International Mental Health Congress
TANG Wai Kwong (Member of programme committee)
Dec 2018Activity: Event Organisation and Participation › Academic and Professional Conference/ Workshop/ Seminar › Higher Education & Industry
Prizes/Honours
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Excellent Presentation Award for AsCNP2019. Category: Senior Researcher
TANG Wai Kwong (Recipient), Oct 2019
Prize: Awards/ Prizes/ Honours
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