Let’s Care More for Children’s Mental Health 

39% Children

experience symptoms of mental health disorders 

Nearly 7,000 Students

have planned to commit suicide 
within a year 

10-Year High

Hong Kong youth suicide reaches a decade high 

Source: Save the Children Hong Kong, Mental Health Matters: Protect children’s well-being in Hong Kong (2020), The Department of Health (DH) “Student Health Service (SHS) Annual Health Report for 2024/25 School Year”

No Regrets

Have you ever paused to ask yourself: If you could turn back time, would you do anything differently?

We often assume there will be another conversation. Another chance to better understand what a child is going through.

But what if that was the last chance?

Emotional distress seldom announces itself. A quiet reply. A closed door. A glance that doesn’t linger. Moments that pass in seconds—easy to overlook, easy to miss. But behind that silence, a child may already be struggling—carrying thoughts they cannot yet put into words, or don’t know how to share.

No Regrets is a story about missed chances and the weight of regret. It is also a reminder that life offers no rewind button. Once those moments are gone, there may never be another chance to respond.

Every Moment Matters

Today, children’s mental health challenges are increasingly alarming, especially during periods of change, such as the start of the school year. Yet many children are facing these challenges silently — not because they do not need support, but because they may not feel ready, safe, or understood enough to speak.

At the same time, parents and adults care deeply. But in everyday life, the moment to connect is often missed. And once missed, those moments cannot always be revisited in the same way.

At Save the Children Hong Kong, we believe every moment matters. Through this campaign, we aim to help adults better recognise children’s emotional needs, spot the signs that may otherwise go unnoticed, and seize everyday opportunities to build trust, show care and start meaningful conversations.

Every child deserves to be heard. Every adult has a role to play. And every moment carries the opportunity to make a difference.

It begins with something small, but meaningful: A knock – an act of respect, care and a moment to truly listen.

Starting the School Year Together: Supporting Every Child

Children’s Mental Wellness Ambassador Snow Suen, Singer 6 Wing, Actress Tracy Chu, Radio Host Karen Cheng, together with a group of children, share messages of encouragement for families, reminding us to listen more, care more, and help children start the new school year with confidence and joy. Watch the video now:

Ready for New School Year Together: Tips from Celebrity Parents

Snow Suen, 6 Wing, Tracy Chu, Karen Suen, four star parents share their tips for helping children prepare for a new school year.

A child’s school life is about much more than grades and academic performance. Their friendships, emotions, daily experiences and personal challenges all play an important role in their well-being and development. Watch the video now:

Through a Child’s Eyes

Children may appear fine on the outside while quietly carrying feelings of anxiety, depression or emotional distress within.

Told from a child’s perspective, these animated videos offer a glimpse into the thoughts and feelings that children often struggle to express, helping adults better understand the challenges they may be facing beneath the surface.

Not every struggle is visible—but every moment matters. Watch the videos and discover how we can better understand, support and connect with children.

Experts’ Tips on Children’s Mental Health

Packing Your Child’s Emotional School Bag: Expert Insights into Hidden Stress Signals

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Using “Giraffe Language” to Help Children Manage Emotions

Filling your child’s “Emotional Love Tank”: Connect with their inner world using the love languages

Solutions for Students to Alleviate Academic Pressure

Make a Difference for Children’s Mental Health