60% of Hong Kong’s suspected student suicides involved children aged 15 or below

Figures from the Education Bureau show that 60% of suspected student suicides in Hong Kong involved children aged 15 or below, with principals referring about 17 high-risk students to the Hospital Authority each month since December 2023.

Why it matters. This trend highlights the mental health challenges faced by younger students in Hong Kong and the need for schools to provide more support.