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Opinion | Hong Kong must heal what the protest crisis has torn apart, not just relationships but also our minds
- Hong Kong’s overstretched public health system is being put to the test by a growing number of people showing signs of post-traumatic stress disorder
- More resources, creative ideas and a willingness to respect differences are needed to overcome this mental health crisis
Hong Kong is in the midst of a mental health crisis. There seems no escape from the trauma, anxiety and pain induced by witnessing visceral images of violence and altercations between civilians, the police force and protesters.
In their most formative years, our younger generation’s lives are filled with both fear and mistrust – fear of being alienated for their political beliefs and values; mistrust in governmental institutions and the disciplined services.
Politicians constantly speak of the need for Hong Kong to heal, but little is being done to address the problems – ranging from psychological disorders such as depression and mass anxiety to a breakdown in family and community relations. As someone who has been working with non-governmental organisations on identifying prospective solutions, I have a few suggestions.
