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The man only discovered his wife’s previous mental illness and hysterectomy after their marriage. Photo: SCMP composite/Shutterstock

China court cancels marriage as wife conceals mental illness, uterus-removal surgery

When a marriage is annulled by a mainland court, the marital status reverts to ‘single’ as though the marriage never occurred.

Hongkonger honoured for bravery after dying while trying to save girl in sea

Meet Senada Greca, personal fitness trainer to Kim Kardashian and Miranda Kerr

Man in China suffers decades of depression after false boss blame, has Parkinson’s

Doctor says years of insomnia and depression had played significant role in onset of Parkinson’s disease in Wang.

A man in China, who endured decades of depression and insomnia from wrongful scolding by his boss, has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Photo: Shutterstock

5 wellness events in Hong Kong this weekend, November 22-24

Run to help refugees, try pickleball and axe throwing, take in a basketball tournament or gain tools to overcome life changes this weekend.

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How a trans social worker found community and acceptance in Hong Kong

Sakura Lam, a social worker and trans advocate, talks about finding herself, family acceptance and helping others.

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Letters | Spain’s deadly floods another wake-up call for Hong Kong

Readers discuss the urgent need to manage climate risks, the real danger on MTR escalators, and paying attention to domestic workers’ mental health.

Residents remove mud and debris in Benamargosa, Spain, on November 11, after deadly flash floods. Photo: EPA-EFE

What is catfishing? How it can lead to severe emotional trauma

Catfishing is in focus with two documentaries about it currently streaming. A Hong Kong psychologist has advice for victims of the deception.

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When her sister died, she had to learn resilience. Now she teaches it

Kate Gladdin was 20 when her sister was killed in a road accident. Coping with her loss taught her resilience. She shares how to acquire it.

Letters | Nothing wrong with asking Hong Kong tycoons to act for greater good

Readers discuss Xia Baolong’s call for business leaders to support the city’s growth, potential new Hong Kong attractions and facing up to depression.

The sun sets behind Hong Kong’s skyline on November 1. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong group to train ‘well-being practitioners’ to help 1,500 stressed pupils

Local charity Mind HK will launch the Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT) project with support from Operation Santa Claus.

Mind HK CEO Dr. Candice Powell says society and parents need to understand the importance of mental health. Photo: Cindy Sui

Opinion | Why a social media ban could be in Hong Kong youth’s best interest

Free societies might blanch at the thought of restricting media, but adults owe young people a duty of care when it comes to hard issues.

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Meet Dog the Bounty Hunter’s reality TV star daughter, Bonnie Chapman

Bonnie Chapman said she began gaining weight after her mum’s death and that her relationship with her famous dad soured after she joined a Black Lives Matter protest.

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She would drink until she passed out. Now she is a new woman

Corporate high-flier Julie Landau beat an alcohol addiction and in the process overcame her bulimia. Now she’s helping other women.

Having given up alcohol and broken free of bulimia’s grip, Julie Landau says she feels “lighter, freer and more like myself than ever before”. Now, instead of getting black-out drunk, she is into fitness and coaches women in power. Photo: Julie Landau

1 in 4 men in Hong Kong at risk of moderate to severe mental health problems: poll

Survey of 1,698 men reveals 417 have moderate or severe mental health risks, with more than half between 35 and 54 years.

Many men face stressors such as long working hours and financial struggles, a source has said. Photo: Shutterstock

Meet Oprah’s personal trainer – and friend – Bob Greene

Oprah was at her heaviest weight when she met Greene during a last-ditch attempt to get a handle on her diet; over 30 years, Greene has helped her heal her relationship with food and handle her life.

Who are Megan Thee Stallion’s parents, and how did losing them shape her life?

Her mum was a bill collector, an underground rapper called ‘Holly-Wood’, and later her manager, while her father was in jail until she was eight – but became her best friend.

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Manulife executive in Hong Kong criticises employer for policies in autism cases

Damien Green, chairman of Manulife Financial Asia, is ‘sad and frustrated’ by insurers’ treatment of autistic people, including his own son.

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Damien Green, chairman of Manulife Financial Asia, has lashed out at his employer for its “clinically dumb” underwriting policies for autistic people. Photo: Enoch Yiu

Recap | Diabetes facts you need to know, air pollution link to dementia and more health stories

Explore expert insights on diabetes, seasonal affective disorder, healthy ageing, dementia risks from air pollution and China’s weight-loss camps.

Japan man avoids decisions for 15 years by sticking to same foods and routines

Man finds reducing personal choices lightens mental load, leading to clearer thoughts.

5 celebrities who were put under conservatorships – and 3 who evaded them

Demi Lovato’s and Charlie Sheen’s outlandish behaviour was almost too much for their families to bear, while NFL star Michael Oher didn’t even know he was under a conservatorship until last year

Wendy Williams and The Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson are currently under conservatorships, while Britney Spears gained her freedom from a similar arrangement in November 2021. Photos: @thewendyexperiencepodcast, @britneyspears, @rollyingstone/Instagram

Who is Sam Pounds, the producer yet to release Liam Payne’s final song?

After moving to LA, Pounds gained the attention of Madonna, Jamie Foxx and Wiz Khalifa, and dropped his first album last year; now he’s fielding criticism for his actions around Payne’s final song.

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Who is Sam Pounds? The producer performed for Beyoncé and credits his mum with his success, but he was attacked for planning to release the song he wrote with Liam Payne right after the singer’s death. Photo: @iamsampounds/Instagram; TNS

What is former child star and ‘Voice of an Angel’ Charlotte Church doing now?

Charlotte Church rose to fame for her angelic singing voice, and performed for queens and world leaders … then she decided to do things her own way – here’s what happened next

Think the Japanese are all super polite? Not their shoppers

An increase in abusive customers, which in extreme cases has driven workers to suicide, is seeing some Japanese companies take a stand.

The ‘superfriends’ helping Hong Kong’s homeless

Counsellors at Hong Kong non-profit ImpactHK, which recently opened a new recovery centre, help street sleepers through tough times.

Grace Lau Chieh, ImpactHK’s assistant programme manager for casework services and a certified couples and family therapist, has regular sessions with homeless people in Hong Kong to help with their mental health recovery, employment and finding stable housing. Photo: Kylie Knott

Can playing video games be good for your child? An expert’s view

Learn what sorts of game preschoolers can play, which genres are off-limits, what gaming addiction looks like and what games can teach kids.

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A boy plays a video game in a dark bedroom. An expert explains what sorts of video games preschoolers can play, which genres are off-limits, what gaming addiction looks like and what games can teach. Photo: Shutterstock

Calls in Japan for more suicide prevention steps targeting schoolchildren

Japanese culture experts urge authorities to do more after new data shows suicides among Japanese schoolchildren remain high.

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Meet Vas J. Morgan, who celebrated Halloween with Anna Kendrick and Hailey Bieber

Morgan has previously talked about experiencing racism on the Towie set and was attacked in New York in 2017 for being the ‘Towie queer’; he’s also set up NGOs in support of education and mental health.

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The latest mental health news including well-being, depression, mindfulness and mental health resources.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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