Hong Kong protests see worrying rise in mental health issues
Young people have been especially hard hit by the stress, coupled with the stigma of talking about mental health, which NGOs are helping address
09 July 2019 - 14:05
Hong Kong — Stress and trauma over the political turmoil surrounding Hong Kong’s extradition bill has created an unprecedented mental health problem that the city is not equipped to deal with, medical professionals say.
Discussion of mental health carries a huge stigma in the Chinese-ruled territory, and younger people are particularly vulnerable because of the stresses of everyday life: exorbitant living costs, cramped housing, academic pressure and a gloomy view of the future, medical professionals say...
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