有研究隱蔽議題的學者估計，十年前香港至少約有一萬七千至四萬名，12至29歲的青少年曾經有隱蔽行為，過往三年疫情，估計數字已進一步攀升；究竟年輕人為何不上學？空凳背後又有甚麼故事？

香港華人基督教聯會廣蔭頤養院等機構於12月4日在香港大學舉辦靈安晚期照顧研討會2024，吸引超過400位專職及管理職系同工參與，探討靈性在晚期照顧中的重要角色，提升長者晚期生活品質。

全球都面對低生育率和老齡化問題，香港家庭計劃指導會(家計會)和國際計劃生育聯合會東亞及東南亞與海洋分區(國際計生聯)於本周一(11日)至今日(13日)合辦的3天研討會，今次在香港舉行的研討會吸引了10個國際計生聯會員機構的參與者，分別來自中國、越南、馬來西亞、泰國、老撾、澳洲、薩摩亞、斐濟、百慕達和香港。與會者就生育與老齡化相關議題進行了深入討論，分享了各自的經驗，並從性與生殖健康及權利的角度集思廣益，尋找創新解決方案。

香港能仁專上學院日前發布一項學童自殺調查，該院教授、生命教育中心主任謝向榮稱學童「多想社會責任、家長期望」便不會「做傻事」，又建議師生到訪農莊，「睇下啲雞仔孵化，就唔會做傻事」。言論引起廣泛批評，其中由社工系學生組成的關注學童自殺學生聯席，昨日強烈批評有關言論不當，謝向榮昨晚就言論致歉。

When a Hong Kong woman found herself unexpectedly pregnant and facing unemployment with little savings in late 2023, she did not fully anticipate how hard life was about to get.

A cross-institutional team led by professors from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) has been recognised in the “Collaborative Teams” category of the 2024 UGC Teaching Award for their exceptional contributions to teaching and learning.

The team, known as Holistic Competency and Virtues Education (HAVE), was led by Professor Cecilia Chan, Founding Director of the Teaching and Learning Innovation Centre and Professor in the Faculty of Education, with Professor Samson Tse, Dean of Student Affairs and Professor in Mental Health, HKU, Professor Albert Ko Wing-yin, Director of Service-Learning, Lingnan University, Professor Ben Chan Yui-bun, Associate Dean of Students and Associate Director, Center for Engineering Education Innovation, the Hong Kong University Science and Technology, and Dr Theresa Kwong Fuk-ning, Director, Centre for Holistic Teaching and Learning, Hong Kong Baptist University as team members.

The goal of HAVE is to cultivate visible competencies in students, enabling them to thrive in an ever-changing world beyond their disciplines. Key competencies include leadership, teamwork, communication, lifelong learning, creativity, problem-solving, critical thinking, professional ethics, resilience, and self-awareness. Despite their significance, higher education remains largely focused on disciplinary or professional knowledge, leaving a critical gap in students’ overall development. The HAVE project tackles this pressing issue head-on.

Professor Cecilia Chan feels honoured to be bestowed with the award. She said: “I am delighted to receive this prestigious award. This award acknowledges that our work is important and helps us establish a strong foundation to encourage more students and teachers to recognise the importance of holistic competencies. It would be great if we can create a ripple effect through this award. As a mother of three, I would be disappointed if my children grew up without developing and embodying these humane competencies—particularly integrity, appreciation, and resilience.”

Professor Samson Tse highlights the importance of the project, stating, “In this new era of artificial intelligence and an increasingly volatile world, university education must transcend the mere transfer of knowledge. We urgently need to focus on developing competencies for everyday life and the workplace, while also fostering essential virtues. As the Dean of Student Affairs and a University Professor, I sincerely hope that the elements covered in the HAVE programme — such as critical thinking, effective communication skills, civic-mindedness, virtue and mental resilience — are deeply embedded in our educational policies, curricula, and campus experiences, rather than being confined to narrow, isolated learning opportunities.”

The UGC Teaching Award recognises outstanding teaching performance, achievements, leadership, and scholarly contributions to teaching and learning within and across universities at UGC-funded institutions.

Link: https://hku.hk/press/press-releases/detail/27776.html

樂施會早前公布香港貧窮狀況報告，指今年第一季有超過139萬人處於貧窮狀態，貧窮率為兩成，貧富差距在疫情後再擴大。

港大社會工作及社會行政學系講座教授葉兆輝在商台節目表示，本港貧窮問題是由於人口增加、人口老化及有更多離婚家庭，面對經濟轉型，以往只有部分地區較貧窮，但最新數據顯示，貧窮情況「遍地開花」，擴展到更多地區。他稱疫情後有更多低技術工人失業或開工不足，當局需要研究為低技術工人提供再培訓和就業機會，並改善整體經濟。

Poverty has spread across Hong Kong and is no longer only concentrated in some older districts, a population health expert has warned, urging the authorities to reintroduce the official poverty line and mobilise the public to help tackle the problem together.

育有SEN（Special Education Need）子女的父親深受華人文化的父權觀念影響，容易產生負面情緒，影響子女成長。香港大學（港大）社會工作及社會行政學系今日（2日）發表全港首個「父親道德情緒及參與照顧特殊需要子女的需求調查」，以提升社會對男士情緒健康需要的關注，及早制定應對方案。

A government mechanism designed to help Hong Kong children at risk of suicide should offer more diagnostic support and streamline its procedures, experts have said, a day after the city’s leader called for improvements.

香港大學賽馬會防止自殺研究中心最新數據顯示，15歲或以下兒童和青少年的自殺率，由前年0.9升至去年2.9。該中心總監葉兆輝表示，數據顯示10宗學童自殺個案，只有4成有抑鬱情況，需要全面採用公共衞生方向應對。

早前香港大學香港賽馬會防止自殺研究中心公布最新的本港自殺數據，亦適逢2024年度新學年剛開始，警方繼續在預防校園自殺的工作上與各持份者共同努力。警察談判組及警察心理服務課於今日（13日），聯同香港大學香港賽馬會防止自殺研究中心為逾280名香港天主教教區中小學校長、教師，駐校社工及心理學家，舉辦校園危機處理分享會並進行交流。

香港大學香港賽馬會防止自殺研究中心聯同生命熱線昨（10日）公布一項調查，指去年本港整體自殺率為13.6，與往年相差不大，但15歲以下青少年自殺率顯著增長，觀塘的青少年自殺率較其他區高，情況令人擔憂。香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系人口健康講座教授葉兆輝表示，疫後學校復常後學生面對壓力大，應予學生空間適應，填補「缺口」，相信可減低學童自殺率。

大公文匯全媒體報道，香港大學香港賽馬會防止自殺研究中心聯同生命熱線昨日（10日）公布一項調查，指去年本港整體自殺率為13.6，與往年相差不大，但15歲以下青少年自殺率顯著增長，觀塘的青少年自殺率較其他區高，情況令人擔憂。香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系人口健康講座教授葉兆輝今日（11日）於電台節目表示，疫後學校復常後學生面對壓力大，應予學生空間適應，填補「缺口」，相信可減低學童自殺率。

Mental health issues are more common than some might think. Talking openly and reaching out to people around us who may be struggling can help

香港大學賽馬會防止自殺研究中心今（10日）公布最新研究，估算去年香港自殺率為13.6，即每10萬人中，有13.6人自殺身亡。雖然自殺率較2022年的13.7下跌，但中心強調，比率仍屬高位。其中，15歲以下青少年自殺率顯著上升，當中以女童升幅最為明顯。

香港最新統計數據題示，截至2023年底，女性人口較男性人口多逾67萬，男女比例失衡擴大。有學者稱，：女性壽命較男性長、港男娶内地妻等都是造成比例失衡的原因。
香港特區政府統計處26日公布《香港的女性及男性（2024版）》統計數據，描述女性和男性在主要經濟和社會範疇中的情況。至2023年底，香港女性人口數目為410.26萬人，男性人口數目為342.53萬人，按年分別增加1%及0.5%。撇除外傭後，香港男女比例為|每干女性對908名男性，差距為近3年最大。

本港男女比例失衡擴大，去年女性比男性多約68萬人。有學者指，女性壽命較男性長、港男娶內地妻等，都是造成失衡的原因。

講起心理學家，難免令人聯想讓病人坐在梳化椅上放鬆，然後透過聊天紓解其心理問題。香港大學社會工作及社會行政學系副教授黃蔚澄，在澳洲攻讀心理學，是臨床心理學家。