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Hong Kong NGO calls for specialized services amid youth suicide surge

A non-governmental organization in Hong Kong has called for the integration of specialized intervention services to address a concerning rise in youth suicides. Despite an overall decrease in suicide cases, the number of individuals aged 19 and under who died by suicide increased by over 30% in 2025, reaching 47 cases. The executive director of Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong emphasized that the issue is not a lack of resources but the need for services that can adapt to the evolving needs of teenagers. AI

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Hong Kong NGO calls for specialized services amid youth suicide surge

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Emily Hung ·

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

    Hong Kong should integrate specialised intervention services into its youth suicide response strategy, an NGO has said, as the number of minors taking their own lives reached a 10-year high in 2025. Citing the coroners’ report, the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong said on Thursday…