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Suicides in Hong Kong

Suicides in Hong Kong
WHERE TO GET HELP ● 24-hour Samaritans multi-lingual Suicide Prevention hotline: +852 2896 0000 ● 24-hour hotline at Suicide Prevention Services: +852 2382 0000 ● 24-hour hotline at Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong: +852 2389 2222 ● Society for the Promotion of Hospice Care: +852 2868 1211 For other hotlines, refer to the Hong Kong Council of Social Service
Suicide is preventable, but it requires a society-wide commitment to vigilance, empathy and systemic change rather than some sporadic, fragmented approach. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Amid spate of youth suicides, Hong Kong must weave a safety net

A teacher’s attentiveness, a neighbour’s kindness, a policymaker’s resolve – we all have roles in intercepting despair before it turns fatal.

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Accidents and personal safety

Man drowns after jumping into Hong Kong’s Shing Mun River

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Boost monitoring and outreach efforts to protect Hong Kong’s elderly

Crime in Hong Kong

2 men found dead in Hong Kong village around same time as suspected suicide

Police find pair, aged 93 and 69, in Yuen Long ground-floor flat while 19-year-old falls to his death at nearby housing estate.

Police were called to the ground-floor premises at about 8pm. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong youth

Editorial | Need for a shift in Hong Kong’s academic mindset

High expectations, a heavy workload and stress can have a serious impact on the mental health of students. A more balanced approach is needed.

Hong Kong society

Bodies of woman, 47, and grandson, 1, found in suspected murder-suicide case

Security guard alerted emergency responders after discovering the bodies in Tai Ping Estate, Sheung Shui.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong NGO warns of pupil suicide rise after logging 10 cases amid term start

NGO says tally marks rise from six logged from mid-August to September of 2023, as authorities report drop in suspected cases over longer period.

Samaritan Befrienders executive director Angie Chan. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own

Government initiatives are expensive and not enough. For effective youth development, collaboration is needed with businesses and the community.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must ditch ‘work hard now, pay with health later’ culture

The pressure to succeed at any cost to health and relationships can lead to a hollow victory. Mental wellness must be part of our lifestyle.

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Hong Kong youth

Editorial | Fine-tune emergency response to help youth with high suicide risk

When a government measure turns out to be not tackling the problem as effectively as it should, the need for a thorough review is obvious.

Hong Kong has adopted a three-tier system to tackle suicide risk among children. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers mourn closure of toy giant that helped make 75 years of memories

Closure comes to light as reseller reveals it is bidding on items from Oriental Trading Company Hong Kong that are up for grabs at warehouse.

A reseller has shared images of items going up for bidding, with many of the toys believed to have come from Oriental Trading Company Hong Kong Limited. Photo: Facebook/大福行夜冷
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong schools need more diagnostic help in suicide prevention system: experts

Calls to streamline procedures under three-tier system follow city leader’s push for improvements.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Spotlight on Tim Walz’s son offers chance to learn about NVLD

Readers shed light on a learning disorder, discuss the importance of helping people who have lost a loved one to suicide, and argue for a ‘disconnect law’.

Hong Kong society

Suicide rate among Hong Kong girls under 15 increases by more than 7 times

Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention estimate rate for all ages was 13.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2023.

The suicide rate for Hong Kong girls under 15 rose from 0.5 in 2022 to 4.2 last year. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Let’s change the narrative on mental health in Hong Kong

Mental health issues are more common than some might think. Talking openly and reaching out to people around us who may be struggling can help.

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Many young people still find it difficult to speak about their mental health struggles. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong

Editorial | Early action can help deter Hong Kong school suicides

A recent survey found 20 per cent of 1,600 city secondary school respondents had symptoms of anxiety and depression.

Education in Hong Kong

280 Hong Kong pupils at high suicide risk sent to psychiatric services: minister

Less than half of primary and secondary schools have adopted new mental health charter, education chief Christine Choi says.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong education chief opens up about son’s suicide, vows to support youth

Christine Choi says incident left ‘big hole in her heart’, but religion, reading, and family and friends helped her to cope with son’s death.

Secretary for Education Christine Choi has said the death of her elder son left “a big hole in her heart”. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong couple jailed for 9 months over murder-suicide attempt with children

Judge says debt-ridden couple tried to burn charcoal three times in six hours while their two sons slept on November 5, 2021.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police detective believed to have killed himself with service pistol

Off-duty policeman found by hiker in New Territories trail at around 11.44am on Monday.

Hong Kong youth

Letters | 2 ways Hong Kong can build a healthy education system

Readers discuss curriculum changes that could tackle student stress, the importance of giving all children a chance to take parts in sports, and the screening process for sporting competitions.

Students take the DSE Chinese language exam at a school in Tai Po on April 11. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Elderly Hong Kong couple found dead in suspected charcoal-burning suicide

Police find couple lying unconsciously in room with burned charcoal and suicide note.

Tak Tin Plaza. Police discovered the husband and wife lying unconsciously inside their flat. Photo: Wikipedia
Hong Kong youth

Letters | How Hong Kong’s education system must change to prevent student suicides

Readers discuss the importance of social and emotional learning at school, a film that could help people better understand their emotions, and the importance of fairness in swimming selections.

Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Educate Hong Kong’s schools on mental health issues

Emergency mechanism to help at-risk Hong Kong students should be reviewed to offer greater support and investigate the number of psychiatric referrals.

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Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police officer dies in suspected suicide at marine division base

Officer, 51, found injured in changing room at Sai Wan Ho marine police base in afternoon; pronounced dead at the scene.

The incident occurred at the marine police base in Sai Wan Ho on Sunday. Photo: Bruce Yan
Hong Kong society

Rise in suicides among young Hongkongers sparks calls for more action

Many troubled youth avoid seeking help fearing stigma, labelling and causing parents concern.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Crime in Hong Kong

Mother’s Day tragedy as Hong Kong woman, son die in murder-suicide case

Woman, 58, believed to have burned charcoal to commit suicide with 32-year-old son at her Kwai Chung home on Mother’s Day, source says.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong should offer more training to embattled carers for elderly: advisory body

Dr Donald Li, chairman of Elderly Commission, also says promotion efforts must be ramped up to combat taboo against carers seeking outside help.

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