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The latest mental health news including well-being, depression, mindfulness and mental health resources.
A socially isolated elderly resident of Hoi Ying Estate in Hong Kong on February 7. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must urgently tackle its elderly isolation problem

Multiple cases of lonely deaths highlight a growing crisis: the city’s support network remains dangerously fragmented.

Wellness

5 signs that you have empty nest syndrome, and ways to cope with it

Wellness

Don’t procrastinate. Find out how putting things off can hurt your health

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Asian Games 2026

Chinese athlete Wu Yanni reveals recent health struggles, vows to keep competing

In series of interview videos, veteran hurdler addresses accusations of being ‘high-profile’, ‘talking big’, chokes up over online trolls.

Wu Yanni said her mental state had deteriorated during her Asian Games preparations, and she needed daily visits to a sports psychologist for a full week before the event. Photo: Douyin
Wellness

‘My driving force’: how a Hong Kong-born mother built a legacy for her disabled son

Made homeless at 15, Georgina Tang overcame childhood trauma to build a successful career, before launching a skincare business at 52.

Trending in China

China celebrities open up about mental health to build authentic connections with fans

Conversely, sceptics argue that bringing mental illness so deeply into the digital spotlight risks trivialising severe diagnoses.

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Hong Kong society

After Tai Po fire, children make slow but steady recovery through play therapy

NGO and researchers from Hong Kong Shue Yan University provide trauma-informed interventions to 153 children across seven schools and a housing project.

(From left) Sze Yu, Hei Ting and Jackey are part of a therapy programme by Save the Children Hong Kong to help young survivors of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Edmond So
The Tai Po fire killed 168 people and displaced about 5,000 others after tearing through all but one of Wang Fuk Court’s eight residential towers. Photo: Dickson Lee
(From left) Save the Children Hong Kong project coordinator Tiffany Ho, and pupils Sze Yu and Hei Ting, at a press briefing on the NGO’s therapy programmes for young survivors of the Tai Po fire. Photo: Edmond So
Wellness

What dementia care teaches us about dignity, community and avoiding burnout

Anthea Rowan examines what dementia taught her about the nature of care, how it varies globally, from healthy habits to living environment.

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Hong Kong society

Elderly Hong Kong couple die in suspected suicide pact over Parkinson’s diagnosis

Daughter discovers parents unconscious at Tuen Mun flat after friend raises alarm over unanswered phone calls.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hidden crisis faces caregivers of neurodiverse children in Hong Kong

Readers discuss the well-being of caregivers of children with special needs, volcanic eruptions, and West Kowloon station.

Participants pass Tsim Sha Tsui in 2024 during an inclusive run for youth with special educational needs. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong cannot afford to neglect youth mental health

Sobering figures should prompt a fundamental rethinking of what better support can be rendered to young people.

Students in Sai Wan Ho on September 10. Photo: Edmond So
Wellness

‘It’s never hurt less’: Chinese runner’s knee pain fades on 20,000km trek

7,000km into her Silk Road endurance run from Vladivostok to Lisbon, Ria Xi shares the toll on her body and mind, from foot pain to migraines.

Wellness

How much alone time is too much? Experts on when it could become problematic

Taking time to recharge is natural, but when does isolation become a problem? Mental health experts explain and give tips on reconnecting.

Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong should invest in natural infrastructure to harvest hope

Readers discuss hope as a social resource worth investing in, and international action against cross-border scams.

Swimmers participate in the Tolo Harbour Cross Harbour Open Race at Plover Cove on September 27. Hong Kong is surrounded by the sea and blessed with reservoirs, rivers and wetlands. Encounters with water and nature can shape mental health. Photo: Kit Lai
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, October 9-11

A story-led exhibition, a fundraising cabaret and a mental health awareness campaign are just a few things to look out for this weekend.

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The satay beef short rib bao is part of May Chow’s month-long residency, one of this weekend's recommended highlights in Hong Kong, at Regent Hong Kong. Photo: Regent Hong Kong
Canada

Canada will not allow assisted suicide for those with only mental illness

The government is seeking to close debate on one of the country’s most controversial healthcare issues.

Crime

US citizen arrested in connection to Canada school shooting

James Cody Bryant allegedly advised shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar and offered to live-stream attack.

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Fame and celebrity

Meet Mabel Lowe, the eldest daughter of Chad Lowe and Kim Painter

The 17-year-old, who made her screen debut in 9-1-1: Nashville, recently wrote a tribute and shared childhood photos of her late younger sibling on Instagram.

Mabel Lowe is the eldest daughter of actor Chad Lowe and his wife, Kim Painter. Photos: @ichadlowe; @mabellowe_/Instagram
Wellness

Can HRT help prevent dementia? New research suggests it might

As debate continues over whether hormone replacement therapy can protect against dementia, new studies suggest timing and formulation are key.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Chad Lowe’s wife, Kim Painter?

Fiona Lowe, who tragically died at age 13, was the second daughter of Lowe and Painter – the couple met through their connection to Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Investing in Hong Kong’s mental health makes good economic sense

Mental well-being is more than a public health concern. Evidence shows investing in mental health generates robust economic returns.

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A man sits alone on the Sai Ying Pun waterfront with the Hong Kong skyline in the background on May 5. Photo: Karma Lo
Science

US police report raises questions over Chinese researcher Wang Danhao’s death

Key details about semiconductor scientist’s visit from US federal agents the day before he took his own life mysteriously wiped from report.

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Wang Danhao, a semiconductor researcher from China at the University of Michigan, died in March. Photo: Linda Wan
Fame and celebrity

Remembering Presley Gerber: touching tributes to the model from two of his exes

Tributes have poured in for the late son of Cindy Crawford and Rande Gerber, and brother of Kaia Gerber, who died aged 27 at a rehab facility.

Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong’s mental health narrative must instil a sense of hope

Readers discuss how the chief executive positioned mental health in his policy address, and the suggestion that Hong Kong should import New York’s drug court model.

Trending in China

China doctor quits 20-year career to open steamed bun shop for mental health relief

Her story mirrors a growing trend of doctors trading prestigious, high-stress medical careers for simpler lines of work.

From doctor to dough: to escape burnout, a 45-year-old physician left her 20-year medical career to open a steamed bun shop. Photo: SCMP composite/QQ.com
Canada

Canadian province sues OpenAI in US over school shooting

Lawsuit alleges tech giant failed to report shooter’s ChatGPT activity before attack that killed eight.

Children hold pictures of victims of the mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, Canada earlier this year. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

Meet Rande Gerber, the late Presley Gerber’s father and Cindy Crawford’s husband

The son of the supermodel and businessman, and brother of Kaia Gerber, has died aged 27 following a struggle with mental health and addiction.

Wellness

Why dementia is preventable – and the new tools that can reduce your risk

On World Alzheimer’s Day, a look at advances in dementia diagnosis and treatment, and why much of the risk may be within our own control.

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