https://www.scmp.com/rss/315645/feed en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com In the past decade, suicide rates overall have been decreasing both in mainland China and Hong Kong. However, rates among young people have exhibited a different trend, especially among boys. Given that family size is shrinking and many have only one child, these tragedies can be devastating for the surviving members. A recent Post report of a teenage boy’s suicide on the mainland reflects our recent study on Hong Kong student suicide notes. The boy perceived himself to be worthless and a burden... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2041995/poignant-suicide-notes-show-how-teens-hong-kong-are?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/2041995/poignant-suicide-notes-show-how-teens-hong-kong-are?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 02 Nov 2016 03:06:04 +0000 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, and the second leading cause of death among those aged 15-29 in 2012. In Hong Kong, the suicide rate has fallen from its historical high of 18.8 per 100,000 in 2003 to around 12.3 per 100,000 last year. However, those aged 60 or above still show a relatively high suicide rate (around 21.6... https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1588710/personal-connections-can-help-save-lives?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/insight-opinion/article/1588710/personal-connections-can-help-save-lives?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Sep 2014 20:24:57 +0000