22 - 27 February
Talk, Listen and Care about Youth Suicide
Let's talk about suicide
We encourage people to open up to talking about suicide. Where there is openness, knowledge and conversation, young people can feel better able to overcome shame and stigma and ask for help.
Our culture is uncomfortable to talk about mental health and suicide in particular. There is often stigma associated with asking for help. By informing ourselves about suicide and being prepared to talk about this difficult subject, we can all as individuals and a community help keep our youth suicide-safe.
The links below give information to help us talk openly about suicide.
By treating mental health like physical health, we can normalise conversations around the topic of suicide
When encouraging conversations about suicide, be there as an active and interested listener
As a parent, teacher or friend, show you care by taking this online suicide prevention training course
Be better informed by understanding what suicidal thoughts are and how to deal with them
Warning signs can manifest in different ways and are sometimes subtle. It's important to know what to look for
There are many myths surrounding suicide and it is important to distinguish between fact and fiction
Learn more about young people's views on suicide - how it affects them and how they would like to be supported
Events
All week
Weez Wall of Hope
Post a message on the Weez Wall of Hope – an online space of positivity, comfort and support – and show you care for the well being of young people.
23-24 Feb
Weez Street Art Wall
Artist Stern Rockwell is working on his specially commissioned street art in support of youth suicide prevention in Hong Kong at Wong Chuk Hang, Aberdeen.
25 Feb
How do you stop youth suicide?
Join a webinar panel of experts hosted by Coolminds, Mind HK and KELY Support Group and listen to thoughts and ideas about youth suicide prevention in Hong Kong.
26 Feb
Fundraiser: Walk Around Hong Kong
Tony Bruno is walking the Hong Kong Island Coastal Trail, raising funds for youth mental health and wellbeing. Show your support by making a donation.
All week
KELY Support Group Mural
Kely Support Group are creating a mural at their premises on Borrett Road – to reflect the views of young people about suicide and how to prevent it.
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