https://www.scmp.com/rss/523493/feed The latest news and top stories on the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong. A prominent Hong Kong-based non-profit organisation, Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong (SBHK) is dedicated to suicide prevention and mental health support. Established in 1960 as the first of its kind in Asia, SBHK provides counselling services, operates a 24-hour emotional support hotline and offers crisis intervention. Its main areas of activity include life education through community outreach, seminars and research,... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Theodora Yu Theodora Yu Hong Kong authorities should step up support for elderly residents at risk of suicide across all social classes, analysts have said, after a 73-year-old woman was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of murdering her husband in a hotel before taking sleeping pills and losing consciousness. They added that officials should broaden efforts to educate frontline workers on identifying socially isolated elderly people – those who lack connections to social services or resources – and refer them to... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341056/hong-kong-urged-boost-support-risk-elders-across-all-social-classes?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3341056/hong-kong-urged-boost-support-risk-elders-across-all-social-classes?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 23 Jan 2026 13:59:23 +0000 Kylie Knott Kylie Knott Hong Kong’s suicide statistics paint a depressing picture. Last year, the city recorded 1,138 suicides, the highest number since 2003. That, on average, is about 3.12 suicide deaths per day, and was a 4 per cent rise from 2023 figures. Compiled by Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong, an NGO, the numbers are based on an analysis of data from the Coroner’s Court and, not surprisingly, prompted a renewed push for better mental health support services. The New Normal Charity Hong Kong, which provides... https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3325038/hong-kong-charitys-walk-suicide-awareness-something-move-through-together?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/health-wellness/article/3325038/hong-kong-charitys-walk-suicide-awareness-something-move-through-together?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 13 Sep 2025 04:19:57 +0000 SCMP Editorial SCMP Editorial Hong Kong’s progress in recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic, attracting tourists, talent and investment, has given the city much to be positive about. But this is not felt by all members of the community and many residents still struggle with their mental health. They must not be left behind. A study by Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong has revealed that 1,138 people committed suicide in the city last year. The rate of 15.1 per 100,000 is the highest since 2003. It is a stark reminder of the... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3318740/boosting-suicide-prevention-must-be-part-hong-kongs-recovery-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/comment/article/3318740/boosting-suicide-prevention-must-be-part-hong-kongs-recovery-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 20 Jul 2025 23:15:16 +0000