The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) conducted a survey over the past year, interviewing more than 6,000 secondary school students through online questionnaires to assess their emotional well-being.
The results of the survey were announced today (Oct. 24), indicating that secondary school students in Hong Kong generally experience depressive emotions. However, the motivation for students to seek help is low, with some worried that asking social workers for assistance may make them stigmatized by their peers.
The survey shows that 45% of students report high levels of stress when school starts, breaking a four-year trend of decline. Among them, form 6 students have the highest depression index, while first-form students also show depressive symptoms. The main concerns for students are related to academic performance, including declining grades, low motivation to learn, and heavy homework and testing burdens.
The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups stated that mental health issues among youth are often hidden and recommended that educators strengthen their connections with young people. They also suggested de-stigmatizing mental health services to enhance the willingness of young people to seek help.
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