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More than 60 per cent of Hongkongers suffer from anxiety, with the problem more prevalent among the less well-off, according to two recent surveys.
You should see a doctor if you answer yes to any of the following. Do you:
Have repetitive thoughts that are not simply about real-life problems?
Nearly half of university students surveyed in a large-scale study suffered from anxiety, while a third report symptoms of depression.
About 500 doctors are being mobilised to raise public awareness of panic attacks, which are said to affect 200,000 people.
They will help to promote a hotline and distribute a free...
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