Increase in Youth Suicides Calls for More Government Resources

The chapter discusses the sharp increase in youth suicides in Hong Kong and emphasizes the need for more government resources for mental health. The University of Hong Kong's Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention has recorded a significant increase in cases of school or university students attempting or completing suicide in the past year, with study-related pressure, family relationships, and the impact of the COVID-19 crisis identified as major causes of stress among young people.