Months of often violent protests in Hong Kong have left society more unsettled and troubled than it has been in decades, according to University of Hong Kong professor, Paul Yip.
The director of the university’s Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention spoke with the South China Morning Post about his concerns and advice for staying mentally healthy despite the ongoing chaos.
If you, or someone you know, feels depressed or are having suicidal thoughts, help is available. For Hong Kong, dial +852 2896 0000 for The Samaritans or +852 2382 0000 for Suicide Prevention Services. In the US, call The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on +1 800 273 8255. For a list of other nations’ helplines, see this page (http://ibpf.org/resource/list-international-suicide-hotlines)
