There is a dangerous perception among Hong Kong students that mental illness is shameful, and anyone who seeks help is effectively “crazy”. Photo: AFP
There is a dangerous perception among Hong Kong students that mental illness is shameful, and anyone who seeks help is effectively “crazy”. Photo: AFP
Suicides in Hong Kong
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Student suicides in Hong Kong signal distressing lack of mental health support for our youth

William Pang and Kelvin Lee say the stigma prevents many who are sinking under school pressures from getting the help they need

William PangKelvin Lee
William Pang and Kelvin Lee

Updated: 12:05pm, 14 Mar, 2016

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There is a dangerous perception among Hong Kong students that mental illness is shameful, and anyone who seeks help is effectively “crazy”. Photo: AFP
There is a dangerous perception among Hong Kong students that mental illness is shameful, and anyone who seeks help is effectively “crazy”. Photo: AFP
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