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Hong Kong youth suicide rate climbs, experts warn of social media impact

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A center at the University of Hong Kong has expressed concern over a rise in suicide rates among individuals under 15. Despite an overall slight decrease in suicides across the population, the rate for this younger demographic has climbed to 2.9 per 100,000, the highest since 2016. The center's director urged schools to enhance student support systems and foster better relationships between students and staff. AI

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

    HKU raises alarm over suicide rate among under-15s, warns of social media impact

    The suicide rate among under-15s in Hong Kong rose to a decade-high in 2025, going against a downward trend overall, with social media activity strongly predictive of cases among young people, according to research from a local university. The Centre for Suicide Research and Prev…

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