• Statistics revealed that 25% of children and adolescents in Hong Kong were diagnosable with at least one form of mental disorder in 2022.
• The suicide figures in Hong Kong remained high in 2023, with a significant increase observed among those under the age of 15 and 15 to 24。
• A survey from Save the Children Hong Kong on the mental well-being of candidates for the Hong Kong Diploma Secondary Education Examination (HKDSE) revealed that nearly 90% of the surveyed students reported that personal expectations often or occasionally caused them stress.
• In the above survey, over 80% of surveyed students indicated that anxiety about the future was their main source of stress in the past six months.

Good mental health allows children to cope with life’s challenges with courage, navigate through difficulties and grow strong. How do we help schoolchildren facing mental health challenges? How can parents support their children’s mental health? Check out the expert insights below.

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Save the Children Hong Kong is expanding its work in Hong Kong. We provide comprehensive programmes, services, and campaigns for local children to support them in facing challenges. Our mental health programme support children by enhancing their social and emotional skills, mental wellbeing, and resilience. By doing so, we empower them to face life’s challenges with confidence and lead happier, healthier lives.