Suicide risk and the danger of Hong Kong’s children not feeling loved

Hong Kong's Education Bureau reports persistently high numbers of suspected child suicide cases, with 32 in 2023, 28 in 2024, and 31 in 2025. These figures have remained unchanged for three consecutive academic years, despite significant government investment in resources, an emergency mechanism in secondary schools, and public awareness campaigns. Researchers at the University of Hong Kong's Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention highlight a strong, supportive family environment as a crucial protective factor against suicide. The article questions the effectiveness of current interventions and suggests a need to re-evaluate approaches to address the ongoing crisis.