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Rise in mental illness cases among Hong Kong students ‘reflects growing openness’

2 months ago02 mins

Hong Kong’s education minister has said the surge in students diagnosed with mental illness partly reflects parents’ growing acceptance and openness about the issue, while academic pressures, social lives and physical health also play a role. The remarks by Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin came after the Education Bureau revealed that the number of…

The mochi-making workshop is held in partnership with the charity TREATS. Photo: Handout

Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong children find joy and inclusion in mochi-making

3 months ago02 mins

Corporate volunteers from Hong Kong’s Chinachem Group joined children with special educational needs for a mochi-making workshop held ahead of Chinese New Year, as part of the company’s annual charity campaign. The workshop, held in partnership with the charity TREATS, brought participants together to make traditional festive food. TREATS is among the beneficiaries of Operation…