Why are suicides increasing among Hong Kong students?

For more on this story: https://sc.mp/91638d Student suicides are on the rise in Hong Kong, where the 2024 suicide rate for those aged 15-24 was more than 34 per cent higher than it was in 2019. Experts have identified family, school and social life as primary sources of stress. The Hong Kong Student Alliance on Student Suicide has been pushing for a re-examination of the education system, social atmosphere and support mechanisms, as well as efforts to ensure student voices are reflected in policymaking. If you have suicidal thoughts or know someone who is experiencing them, help is available. In Hong Kong, you can dial 18111 for the government-run Mental Health Support Hotline. You can also call +852 2896 0000 for The Samaritans or +852 2382 0000 for Suicide Prevention Services. In the US, call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org for the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. For a list of other nations’ helplines, see this page. Follow us on: Website: https://scmp.com SCMP Knowledge: https://www.scmp.com/knowledge Facebook:   / scmp   Twitter:   / scmpnews   Instagram:   / scmpnews   Linkedin:   / south-china-morning-post