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The Educational Foundation of William Louey is to launch a video series to support younger people facing mental health challenges due to education pressures.
Selasa, 18 Maret 2025 | 20:07
HONG KONG SAR -
Media OutReach Newswire - 18 March 2025 -
The
William SD Louey Educational Foundation is proud to announce a collaboration with
Suicide Prevention Services (SPS) aimed at tackling the mental health challenges faced by young men aged 15–25 in Hong Kong.
The initiative features five key opinion leaders ('KOLs') and comes at a
critical time when youth mental health issues are on the rise. Students
are particularly vulnerable to poor mental health due to academic and
parental pressure.
Studies show that younger people report academic pressure as one of the biggest influences on their well-being.
Suicide claims nearly
1,000 lives annually
in Hong Kong, with the number of students considering suicide
increasing by 50% since the 2018-2019 academic year. Despite being one
of the most developed regions globally,
Hong Kong's psychiatrist-to-population ratio lags significantly behind other developed communities.
The collaboration between the
William SD Louey Educational Foundation
and SPS aims to speak directly to young men with relatable,
expert-backed advice on overcoming mental health challenges, with a
particular focus on academic and parental pressure.
Topics will include how to overcome exam stress, bullying and how to
navigate feelings of failure. The video series, delivered in Cantonese
and English, will feature KOLs including Stephanie Ng, Founder and
Executive Director of Body Banter; Michael Chan, Founder of Companion
HK; leading psychologist, Dr Adrian Low; D&I Advocate, Charlton
Shiu; and Vivek Mahbubani, a comedian and mental health campaigner.
William SD Louey Educational Foundation Founder
William Louey, who is well known as the fourth-generation heir of the founder of the Kowloon Motor Bus Company, said:
"Young people need and deserve a system that prioritises mental
health, eases academic pressures, and encourages self-confidence and
acceptance of individuals' many strengths. I believe this collaboration
will be a valuable step forward to protecting and improving young
people's mental health in Hong Kong."
Mr. Vincent Ng Chi-kwan, Executive Director of SPS, said:
"SPS receives an average of nearly 10,000 calls per month. Students
consistently express feelings of guilt and a sense that they cannot
escape their predicaments, leading them to view suicide as their only
way out – reflecting a lack of mental health support in the current
system and highlighting an urgent need for increased attention to
adolescent mental health."
The full video series will launch on Suicide Prevention Services
and William SD Louey Educational Foundation YouTube channels in April
2025.
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