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Poignant suicide notes show how teens in Hong Kong are crumbling under the burden of expectations

Students take the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education examination at a Shek Kip Mei school. Is our education system failing to equip youngsters with life skills and self-reliance? Photo: SCMP Pictures
2 Nov 2016 - 7:17PM

The personal connections that can help save lives

Vital bonds

According to the first ever World Suicide Report by the World Health Organisation, over 800,000 people kill themselves each year. Globally, suicide was the fifth leading cause of death among people aged 30-49 in 2012.

10 Sep 2014 - 4:24AM
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