Students’ Mental Health Matters

This World Mental Health Awareness Month, our focus is on the well-being of students in Hong Kong. We’re seeing that over 40% of our young people are showing signs of depression and anxiety, often feeling they have no one to turn to.

As a parent, you are your child’s most powerful support system. Through the storms of academic and social pressures, the safety of your relationship can be its steady anchor.

Here’s how you can make a difference:

Listen to Understand: Practicing Active Listening creates a safe space where our children feel heard, valued, and not judged. This alone can significantly reduce their sense of isolation and feelings of loneliness.

Communicate with Care: Choosing words through I-Messages helps us express concerns with empathy and without blame, fostering respectful dialogue even in challenging moments.

Be Their Advocate: Your voice can help bridge the gap between home and school, ensuring your child feels supported on all fronts.

Let’s use this month as a reminder that fostering our children’s mental health isn’t about having all the answers. It’s about having the connection. By strengthening our family relationships, we directly nurture their resilience and build a foundation for lifelong well-being.