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The government has begun to pay more attention to professions such as psychiatrists, clinical psychologists and counsellors as demographic changes present challenges. Photo: EPA
My Take

My Take | Don’t overlook mental health in the quest for China’s innovative future

Demand for psychological services will only grow in the coming years among the young and older generations.

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Education in Hong Kong

Explainer | How can pupils, parents be mentally prepared for Hong Kong DSE results day?

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to launch guide for professionals required to report child abuse cases

Crime in Hong Kong

Call for Hong Kong to set up registry to track cases of parents killing children

Registry, which may include victims’ personal information and marital status of parents, can help authorities devise measures to prevent future cases, experts say.

Hong Kong has been repeatedly shocked by cases centred on parents allegedly trying to kill their children, with at least five recorded each year, according to a count of reports by the Post. Photo: Getty Images
Trending in China

Shopaholic Chinese woman spends US$280,000, rents flat to store unopened packages

Hoarding elderly mother buys so much online that packages are stacked ceiling-high at her home and she has no space to sleep.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong recorded 1,138 suicides last year, the highest number since 2003

Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong says analysis of data from Coroner’s Court shows 4 per cent rise in number of suicide deaths in 2024 compared with previous year.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Jennifer Aniston’s rumoured new beau, hypnotist Jim Curtis

Curtis turned to mindfulness to deal with chronic pain – now he uses the skills he’s developed to help others, including a surprisingly long list of celebrity clients.

Meet Jennifer Aniston’s rumoured new beau, hypnotist Jim Curtis. Photos: @jenniferaniston, @jimcurtis1/Instagram
Wellness

‘I’m so fat.’ She was 28kg. How this Hongkonger beat her eating disorders

Miley Millamena battled anorexia nervosa, bulimia and depression for years, even attempting suicide. Now she’s in a much happier place.

Hong Kong economy

Death threats and harassment: Hong Kong couple’s ordeal with loan sharks

What started as a HK$300,000 loan spiralled into a mountain of debt for a businessman and his wife, trapping them in a cycle of distress.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong children in cramped flats have poorer mental health: survey

Feelings of depression, anxiety and stress worse for those who say they lack play and study areas at home, while academic performance also affected.

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The first phase of the three-year study ran from June 2023 to August 2024 and covered 1,032 children aged 9 to 12. Photo: Eugene Lee
First Mention

When Hong Kong got its first care home for mentally ill children

Plans for the Siu Lam Hospital for the Mentally Handicapped were revealed in 1968 and 4 years later the institution finally opened.

Young patients at the Siu Lam Hospital for the Mentally Handicapped in Hong Kong, in 1976. Photo: SCMP Archives
Wellness

Why nightmares could increase your risk of dementia in later life

Experts say that frequent nightmares can be a marker of earlier dementia and even a driver of it, with cortisol being the main culprit.

Wellness

How to cope with grief? Evoking awe and beauty was this therapist’s answer

‘Inspiration exposure’ – immersing in art, music, nature – made it easier for psychotherapist John Tsilimparis to process his own grief.

Wellness

How to save your own life after cancer? Exercise, a survivor explains

Mountaineer Petra Thaller, who survived breast cancer, leaned on exercise to thrive in recovery and set up an NGO to help others do the same.

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Petra Thaller leads a group on a mountain hike. The veteran mountaineer set up Outdoor Against Cancer after her own cancer diagnosis in 2015, to help convince others of the power of outdoor exercise in helping cancer survivors heal. Photo: OAC
Hong Kong youth

Letters | Hong Kong students’ mental well-being starts at home

Readers discuss the power of emotionally attuned parenting, and ways to improve the city’s taxi industry.

Secondary school students walk along a footpath in Fo Tan on June 6. Photo: Jelly Tse
Thailand

‘He just barked’: pitiful tale of 8-year-old raised by dogs in Thailand

The boy’s drug-addicted mother and brother would leave him alone with only the family’s dogs for company for long stretches of time.

Wellness

She survived breast cancer, PTSD, then divorce. Now she’s a fitness coach

Korean-American single mother Han-mi Walsh-Riddle took control of her life after beating cancer, and now she helps others do the same.

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Science

Family of China-born neuroscientist Jane Wu files death-related civil complaint

Court filing accuses Northwestern University of discriminating and isolating actions that became a ‘decisive factor’ in her fatal decision.

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Chinese-born molecular biologist Jane Wu was a prominent neuroscientist at Northwestern University, Illinois before her death in July 2024. Photo: Baidu
Wellness

Are you developing Parkinson’s disease? Earwax may show if you are at risk

Earwax tests could help with early Parkinson’s detection, Chinese researchers discover, offering hope for improved diagnosis and prevention.

Wellness

How to look after your health when you fly and avoid serious complications

Flying can put you at risk of dehydration, thrombosis, lung and heart issues, and high blood pressure, so follow these tips to stay safe.

Hong Kong society

Keung To jibes reflect ‘double-edged sword’ of social media: Hong Kong experts

Experts say social media platforms allow young celebrities to connect with their fans but increase their direct exposure to hostility.

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Pop star Keung To speaks to the media at Hong Kong International Airport ahead of a trip to France earlier this week. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong social enterprise restaurant races to relocate as closure looms

For years, Agape Garden has provided aid and jobs for the underprivileged, but the Housing Authority has now unexpectedly refused to renew its tenancy agreement.

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Agape Garden, a social enterprise restaurant in Shek Kip Mei Estate, is due to shut down in mid-July. Photo: Nora Tam
Wellness

Resilience helps us deal with stress and loss, but how to build it up?

Positive psychologist Maria Sirois explains how to learn resilience from others and shares tips on overcoming future challenges.

Japan

Japanese food for lunch? It may help lower workplace depression

Seaweed, soy products, vegetables and oily fish could be linked to improved well-being, researchers say.

South Korea

Lost futures: teen dancers’ deaths expose dark side of South Korean education

Found dead in a flower bed, the three second-year students left notes revealing intense pressure over their grades and uncertain futures.

Students sit for a mock test at a secondary school in Seoul, South Korea, on June 4, ahead of the national College Scholastic Ability Test in November. Photo: Yonhap/EPA-EFE
Wellness

Why swimming is so good for brain health, especially as we age

Swimming is not just a great physical exercise but is also associated with better cognition and memory, and improved blood flow to the brain.

An older man swims in a pool. Researchers say one of the benefits of swimming is that it facilitates blood flow in the brain. Photo: Shutterstock
Good Schools Guide

Hong Kong schools’ special programmes focused on the sharpest young minds

Tailored programmes provide accelerated learning opportunities and diverse skills development for especially talented students.

Wellness

How to create a morning ritual that rules, from breathwork to mindful matcha

Experts advise waking up to some physical movement and intention setting, adding mindfulness to your morning skincare routine, and steering clear of your smartphone.

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