The number of suicides among young and elderly people in Hong Kong is rising, and some scholars say the situation is worrying.Ip Siu-fai, director of the Centre for Suicide Prevention Research at the University of Hong Kong, said in a radio program that every year in Hong Kong there are900People commit suicide. Although the suicide rate has not risen under the epidemic, the rate of increase in the number of suicides among young people is worrying, and the number of suicides among the elderly has also increased. The situation deserves attention.
Ye Zhaohui pointed out that under the epidemic, it is necessary to wear masks for a long time, and young people are often affected by going to school, which makes it difficult for them to establish relationships with their peers and teachers. He believes that they should pay attention to the mental health of the younger generation and provide assistance in a timely manner; while the elderly tend to feel neglected. Especially during the big season, the elderly who live alone need to celebrate the festival alone, or lack support during quarantine, and rely on non-governmental organizations to actively provide help.
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