HEALTHJul 30 · 13:29 UTCSCMP CHINAEmily Hung

Hong Kong must add specialised services to tackle rising youth suicides, NGO says

Hong Kong must add specialised intervention services to address a 10-year high in youth suicides, according to an NGO. The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong cited 47 suicides among those aged 19 or younger in 2025, despite an overall decline in total suicides compared to 2024.

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