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Latest news, features and analysis on Hong Kong youth, with a focus on education, young people’s sense of identity and role in anti-government protests.
City should take steps to foster student development as Pisa ranks Hong Kong below the international average, and far behind top-ranked Singapore, on creative thinking.
Emergency mechanism to help at-risk Hong Kong students should be reviewed to offer greater support and investigate the number of psychiatric referrals.
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Researchers hope the alerts, which are similar to weather or pollution alerts, can raise public awareness of suicides during sharp rises in cases.
While authorities should promote safe internet practices for the young and vulnerable, parents can strengthen the first line of defence by staying vigilant about their children’s online activities.
- Readers discuss how to improve university students’ mental health, the Diploma of Secondary Education exam, and traffic penalty notices
But Hong Kong ranks first in education equity, according to test by Programme for International Student Assessment, or Pisa.
Management committee at Confucian Tai Shing Primary School says sponsoring body did not share plan to go private before making announcement.
SideBySide offers scheme to support families with young children whose fathers have been arrested, incarcerated or are ex-offenders.
Hong Kong Institute of Engineers says it wants to promote ‘reconciliation’ and give much-needed professionals a second chance after 2019 unrest convictions.
Readers discuss whether Hong Kong should limit children’s screen time, one area where the city is leading the United States, and Donald Trump’s guilty verdict.
Many troubled youth avoid seeking help fearing stigma, labelling and causing parents concern.
Total of 168 students with mental distress referred to public psychiatry clinics through government suicide prevention mechanism as of March.
One-year-old girl suffered ‘irreversible’ damage to her brain in January after being allegedly abused by a babysitter hired through ‘community nanny’ scheme.
Poll finds 506 respondents score work-life balance at 8.26 out of 10 for importance, the top-rated job attribute.
Readers discuss the lack of transparency of a sales tactic favoured by developers, an opportunity for Hong Kong to strengthen its bonds with the Arab world, and encouraging young people to pursue their dreams.
Adrian Low, specialist in stress research, says students who witness such events may have ‘heightened fear and anxiety’ in days or weeks that follow.
Teen allegedly pulled out 30cm-long knife and attacked student, who sustained injuries to his shoulder, back and arm.
Readers discuss the best ways to support young people, how Hong Kong should use its tourism dollars, and the importance of gender diversity and expression in sports.
In a bid to boost their social mobility, 2,800 Form One to Three students, mostly living in subdivided flats, were enrolled in first round of the programme.
KELY Support Group says schools should provide more career support and companies can benefit from diverse cultural background and talent.
A Hollywood film which delves into issues regarding Chinese identity, specifically those involving the mainland, Hong Kong and Taiwan, has sparked widespread discussion on social media.
Stop-and-search in Cheung Sha Wan leads customs officers to haul of suspected ketamine and crack cocaine, as well as drug packaging tools.
Authorities also reveal in letter to lawmakers that 32 students committed suicide last year.
Videos show teenager driving scooter with pillion passenger as he swerves between roads and pavements in New Territories.
Researchers at Hong Kong Shue Yan University stress importance of life direction as some students consider shunning careers to focus on basic needs.
Youth workers and doctors urge more resources to help youngsters and warn of developmental problems amid concerns about mental health impact.
