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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.
15 Jul 2025 - 8:24PM
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Education in Hong Kong
Explainer
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How can pupils, parents be mentally prepared for Hong Kong DSE results day?
16 Jul 2025 - 7:57AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong to launch guide for professionals required to report child abuse cases
14 Jul 2025 - 8:53PM
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.
14 Jul 2025 - 12:33PM
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.
16 Jul 2025 - 9:21AM
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.
12 Jul 2025 - 10:15PM
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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.
10 Jul 2025 - 11:04AM
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.
9 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
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.
8 Jul 2025 - 6:22PM
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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.
7 Jul 2025 - 7:15PM
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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.
7 Jul 2025 - 3:15PM
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.
7 Jul 2025 - 12:15PM
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.
6 Jul 2025 - 4:15PM
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.
5 Jul 2025 - 8:15AM
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Hong Kong youth
Letters
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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.
3 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM
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.
2 Jul 2025 - 5:06PM
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.
2 Jul 2025 - 7:15AM
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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.
2 Jul 2025 - 6:03AM
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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.
1 Jul 2025 - 7:45PM
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.
1 Jul 2025 - 5:15PM
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.
29 Jun 2025 - 2:55PM
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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.
29 Jun 2025 - 4:54PM
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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.
29 Jun 2025 - 8:15AM
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.
28 Jun 2025 - 9:27AM
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.
24 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
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.
23 Jun 2025 - 7:15PM
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.
23 Jun 2025 - 6:15PM
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.
16 Jul 2025 - 8:47AM
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