Coolminds programme aims to guide Hong Kong’s teenagers on mental health journey

  • Scheme set up by Mind HK and KELY Support Group will hold activities to give mental health information to teachers, parents and pupils
  • Team wants to break myth that only clinical professionals can provide effective support

(Left to right) Hannah Reidy, Shirralee Sisson, Charlotte Pang, Sky Siu and Linda Sim. Photo: Felix Wong

Charlotte Pang, 16, thinks her peers nowadays face lots of pressure and the mental health of young people is at risk.

“There’re a lot of opportunities in Hong Kong. However, there’s a lot of stress that comes with it because everyone is always competing,” she said.

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