Jane CheungAn Education Bureau psychologist warned that mental illness is a key warning sign of student suicides, calling on schools to pay attention to their behavior and strengthen their mental health. "Teachers should help pupils understand that stress and unfavorable outcomes are inevitable. "During exam periods, students should have enough sleep and keep a habit of healthy activities to take care of their own mental health," she said. "We can only notice their special needs in mental health if we understand the students' personality," she wrote. "They should also remind students that they need not feel ashamed to tell others about mental health issues, such as insomnia, concentration difficulties, lower learning efficiency and mood swings.

Source: The Standard January 02, 2022 22:24 UTC