With the latest artificial intelligence technology, personalised audio stories are automatically synthesised to bring an entirely new experience of storytelling to children and parents.

The team compiles an online databank of mental health information and assessment in sign language for the Deaf community in Hong Kong, accompanied by workshops to consolidate their understanding towards well-being.

In 2015, Prof Winnie Mak (Department of Psychology) set up StoryTaler with her then-student Amanda Li, who is now a clinical psychologist. The platform advocates anti-discrimination and mental health awareness through storytelling, which has captured immense attention on social media with its refreshing illustrations and down-to-earth messages.

The team is on a mission to record and promote Hong Kong's linguistic profile – including indigenous and minority languages, and different varieties of Chinese and English – lest any of it eventually disappear, along with its associated culture.

We are given two ears but only one mouth for a reason. Listening is a forgotten art that underpins healthy communication and relationships. StoryTaler wants to tell a story about mental health, anyone cares to listen?