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周永新:重推公屋「租置計劃」為何踟躕不前
周永新:重推公屋「租置計劃」為何踟躕不前
September 10, 2025

A local university professor on Wednesday said those who lend money need to bear their share of responsibility when it comes to suicide due to financial pressures.

The call came as the city marked World Suicide Prevention Day and as the University of Hong Kong’s Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention presented its latest round of local suicide data.

The centre’s director, Professor Paul Yip, said creditors need to consider whether their loans would cause debtors stress that might result in suicide.

He added that men between the age of 24 and 39 are more vulnerable and require more attention.

“Their help-seeking behaviour is not very good… when they experience problems I think they just do not know where they can turn for help.”

He urged everyone to think of the effect suicide can leave on one’s loved ones, including families.

Data from the centre also showed that the suicide rate for those under the age 15 had decreased by 50 percent.

However, it also showed that overall suicide rates in Hong Kong have been rising since 2021, higher than the international average.

Yip says it is important for more people to be aware of their mental health and understand that it is not shameful to seek help.

He added that many would benefit from a simple three-hour session on how to talk to those struggling, especially since most first turn to their loved ones for help instead of professionals.

“The important thing is how to create an environment in which the people feel happy and hopeful.

“You are not alone, it is okay to not be okay and do come and seek help.”

Link: https://news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/component/k2/1822179-20250910.htm

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