Media Spotlight
BBC
Chia-Hung Lu
BBC Feature: The Hidden Toll of “Eldest Daughter Syndrome” and the “Candle Personality” at Home and at Work
The report examines the common role and pressures of eldest daughters in East Asian societies, drawing on Dr. Hung Chin Lun's insight to show how cultural expectations and family responsibilities can compound into chronic stress, self-sacrifice, and, ultimately, harm to mental health and personal boundaries.
Published on 01/16/2026
Taiwan News
Ming-Chu Chu
How to Talk to Children About Violence After the Metro Incident: Psychiatrist Says Turning Fear into “Help-Seeking Skills” Is Key
How should parents respond when news reports leave children confused? In this interview, Dr. Tsai Pei-Chen shares practical guidance on how families can talk with children about major social events.
Published on 12/19/2025
LTN News
LTN News
Older Adults Hesitate to Spend—Doctor Warns of “Spending Guilt Syndrome” That Diminishes Happiness
Many adults over 50, even with savings, still hesitate to spend on themselves. Psychiatrist Dr. Hung Chin Lun calls this “consumer guilt syndrome” — the tension between wanting enjoyment and fearing waste amid inflation, stress and a culture of frugality.
Published on 11/07/2025
United Daily News
Reporter: Hsiang-Yun Su
AI Counseling + Brain Stimulation Therapy: A New Path to Healing
”With FundaTalk's AI counseling and rTMS treatment, many are finally finding a way out of the darkness—a true beginning for mental health tech serving real human needs.”
Published on 04/09/2025
OnYourPsy Podcast
Hosted by Yu-Che Tsai
Finally, a Trusted Online Counseling Platform You Can Rely On
“Taking the first step in the right direction is key to beginning the healing journey.”
“Being present and simply listening may sound easy, but it's often the hardest part.”
“Online therapy isn't meant to replace in-person sessions—it simply offers another option.”
Published on 3/10/2025
LA Weekly Asia
Isabella
Your Story, Seamlessly Told — FundaTalk: A Mandarin-Based Mental Health Platform for When the Right Words Matter Most
”For many overseas Chinese, language and cultural gaps often pose challenges when seeking mental health support. FundaTalk provides professional Mandarin-language online counseling services, enabling users to speak directly with therapists in their native language—no translation needed.”
Published on 1/24/2025
Economic Daily News
Chih-Shan Cheng
Dr. Ching-Lun Hung Uses Technology to Transform Taiwan’s Mental Health Landscape
”「No health without mental health」 FundaTalk is more than just a platform—it’s a comprehensive mental health system, combining 24/7 AI text counseling, a professional care team, ongoing training, and remote diagnostics and therapy.
Published on 12/16/2024