4 Out of the Shadow
6 Dr Lam Ching-choi: Mental Health Is Everyone's Business
9 Professor Paul Yip: Turning Off the Tap
12 Amanda Fu: You Are Not Alone
14 A Global Look on Mental Health & Ways to Heal
18 Stress, Anxiety and Depression: How Are Youth Doing?
21 Who Cares for Carers?
23 Chloe Wong: Learning Self-preservation
24 Supporting Those in Need
26 Tony Bruno: Remembering Jamie
28
Charlotte Lam: The Quiet Joy
30 Rainbow Ho: How Art Can Heal
YOUTH HONG KONG
published quarterly by The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups
EDITORIAL BOARD
Hsu Siu-man
Lakshmi Jacota
William Chung
Ada Chau
Christa Cheung
Winky Ang
32 Cherish Each Dance
Doris Dong
34 Finding “Otherness” in the Caucasus
Stella Chen
36 Dodging the Ball and Learning
Abby Chan
Fay Ma
Bryan Tsui
Miranda Ho
Mia Yao
INTERVIEWS
Mia Yao, Lakshmi Jacota, Andy Chan, Tracy Cheng
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Let us hear
What do we mean when we ask, “How are we doing?”
Some might argue that this is simply a colloquialism by which to greet other people; while others might interpret it as a more pointed inquiry on our progress or performance.
Either way, this is the question that we are asking ourselves and our readers in light of the mental health challenges that are facing more and more young people, both here in Hong Kong and around the world.
In attempting to find answers to this double-edged question, this issue of Youth Hong Kong will assess causes, reflect on current policies, offer opinions and perspectives and even share personal experiences. From all this, it will become clear that mental health challenges require both individual and collective efforts from all sectors so that, in the long term, “How are we doing?” can be answered positively in both senses.
We hope you gain some insights from our tackling of this issue and we look forward to hearing your opinions too.
HSU Siu-man Executive Director, HKFYG March 2024
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ISBN: 978-988-76280-4-0
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A humorous reflection from someone who has recovered from mental illness in a Hong Kong psychiatric hospital
A deeper understanding and greater acceptance of emotional disorders, mental health issues, and the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community
Created by Hong Kong illustrator Bulbble Inc.
Reignite your love for life through this narrative that is self-motivating, comforting, and relaxing
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A list of 50 words to help you better describe and manage your emotions
Illustrated by Hong Kong artist Sister Ma
Introducing various forms of daily anxiety
Help you understand these hidden emotions and learn to coexist with them
With advice to those grappling with emotional challenges
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