https://www.scmp.com/rss/511870/feed Dr Mark Harrison is a lecturer in the Department of International Education at the Education University of Hong Kong. Originally from the UK, he worked as a teacher, counsellor and senior leader for 19 years in schools in Hong Kong. His book "School Counselling in an Asian Cultural Context" explores the nature and benefits of school counselling for the region. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Children and teens in Hong Kong have lower levels of mental health than their counterparts in other regions. This is not news. We know from research over many years that young people in Hong Kong are suffering, and recent articles in the Post have drawn attention to the factors which contribute to this situation. A high level of community stigma around mental health issues and a reluctance to seek help are compounded by the poor availability and overcentralisation of support services, as well as... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3166645/how-improved-school-counselling-can-address-mental-health-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3166645/how-improved-school-counselling-can-address-mental-health-crisis?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 13 Feb 2022 03:15:11 +0000