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Community and Mental Health NursingBy establishing robust evidence on the clinical and cost-effectiveness of scoliosis screening, our research has revolutionised approaches to scoliosis prevention, shaping international guidelines and raising global awareness. We also use AI and big data to build better predictive models for childhood obesity and hypertension, enabling timely and life-changing interventions to improve the health of families.During the pandemic, the School formed a global alliance of over 60 experts across 30 countries to compile the largest dataset on preparedness and the social impact of COVID-19. This landmark collaboration illuminated the pandemic%u2019s far-reaching effects and helped create an actionable roadmap for future crisis preparedness.True to our belief that %u201cresearch must serve society%u201d, we are deeply committed to community engagement and sharing knowledge. As we celebrate three decades of impact and success, we honour not just our achievements, but a legacy of turning science into hope for individuals and communities.For three decades, the Community and Mental Health Research Group has been at the forefront of transformative, interdisciplinary research, bridging science, policy, and compassion to enhance the wellbeing of diverse populations across every stage of life. The group has published extensively in high-impact journals, with members ranked in the top 1% by Clarivate and/or among the World%u2019s top 2% most cited scientists by Stanford University. By uniting nurses, clinicians, data scientists, policymakers, public health experts and non-governmental organisations, we have local care standards and set global benchmarks for community-driven innovation. Our work begins at the very start of life, empowering families through breastfeeding promotion. Our innovative Breastfeeding GPS app, ranked #3 in Hong Kong%u2019s app store, complements our evidence-based Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative and Breastfeeding Friendly Community Initiative. Together, these efforts have sustained high breastfeeding success rates, ensuring families receive the best start in life.In primary healthcare, the School has pioneered evidence-based interventions to foster resilient communities. We developed nurse-led sexual health programmes that reduce risky behaviours and inform national HIV/STI strategies, redesigned school curricula to enhance youth well-being, and created a costeffective mental health programme for ethnic minorities, now adopted by the Hong Kong Government. Our community-based diabetes prevention model has influenced local practices in addressing this global epidemic. Additionally, we have taken a leadership role in intimate partner violence research, delivering high-quality interventions to support survivors across Chinese society.36