In today’s society, everyone inevitably faces a myriad of pressures. Last September, happiness advocacy platform HK.WeCARE released the results of the “Hong Kong General Happiness Index” survey.  The findings revealed that the “General Happiness Index” fell below 6 points (0-10 points) for the first time to 5.88 points, hitting a record low since 2018. The data further indicated people who think they are mentally unhealthy (those who rate their mental health to be between 0 and 4 out of 10 points) increased by 13% from 2022 to 2023. In 2023, the mental health of young people aged 18 to 24 stands at 5.26 (out of 10 points) . As the future pillars of society, children are no exception, grappling with their own stresses and challenges. Given that their ability to cope and their life experiences are still in development, it’s crucial to pay attention to their mental well-being, particularly in helping them understand emotions. However, communication between parents and children often falls short, making it difficult to truly connect and delve into their inner worlds.

For years, The Mills has been dedicated to promoting children’s mental well-being. In the coming Children’s Day and Easter break, we’ve partnered with the beloved characters from “MR. MEN™ LITTLE MISS™,” to create an immersive experience centred around emotional exploration: “MR. MEN™ LITTLE MISS™ EMOTIONAL DISCOVERY JOURNEY AT THE MILLS“. Through a series of playful tasks, we will engage in lighthearted discussions about emotions with children, offering them inspiration and guidance along the way.

In the journey of “MR. MEN™ LITTLE MISS™ EMOTIONAL DISCOVERY JOURNEY AT THE MILLS“, parents and their children will follow the guide map to explore various checkpoints throughout The Mills to complete exciting tasks. At checkpoint #1, children will measure their height alongside MR. MEN™ LITTLE MISS™ and take snaps. In this task parents can guide the children to appreciate the unique aspects of everyone’s body shapes, encouraging them to embrace their own characteristics. At the other checkpoint, parents will join their children in climbing the long staircase, building both strength of will and body, reminding them that we are all “Little Strong Me”!

Around The Mills, stories and characters from “MR. MEN™ LITTLE MISS™” are there to give emotional cues to help children understand and embrace emotions. Through these adorable characters, children can learn that everyone experiences emotions uniquely. When faced with challenges, they can learn to be their own sunshine in different ways such as taking a walk, boosting happy hormones through exercise or music, or writing in a journal to reflect on the day’s blessings. Gradually, they’ll learn to affirm themselves and appreciate others.