29.9% of Hong Kong’s working adults suffer from anxiety and depression: survey
Think tank behind survey urges employers, authorities to help destigmatise staff reaching out for support when facing mental health issues
Nearly 30 per cent of young working adults in Hong Kong have reported feeling moderate or higher levels of anxiety and depression, with only more than one-third saying they had sought help, a think tank has said.
The MWYO on Monday urged employers and authorities to offer more mental health policies and other resources for staff to destigmatise reaching out for help and foster a more supportive work environment.
The think tank surveyed more than 400 young working adults aged 18 to 34 between May and June, finding that 29.9 per cent of the respondents had moderate or high levels of depression and anxiety.
It also found that 15.2 per cent of respondents showed signs of high levels of depression and anxiety.
About one in three respondents said they felt overworked or lacked a work-life balance. Around 20 per cent of those polled also noted they had problems with interpersonal relationships.
According to the survey, more than 60 per cent of respondents felt stressed about their financial situation, while 50 per cent of interviewees were worried about issues such as the city’s political climate or their housing needs.
