PRESS CONFERENCE

HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention HKU, Hong Kong Caritas, The Boys’ & Girls’ Clubs Association of Hong Kong, The Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups, Hong Kong Children and Youth Services and St. James’ Settlement will jointly hold a press conference on November 7 (Tuesday) with the theme “Act Together Now for Youth Mental Health” in response to the recent surge in student suicide cases.
The organizations will release the latest findings of the online youth emotional support platform, and call upon schools, parents, and the public to take immediate action in providing support and promoting the mental health and well-being of students.

Details of the press conference
Date: November 7, 2023 (Tuesday)
Time: 4:00 – 5:00 pm (Media registration starts at 3:30 pm)
Venue: Social Sciences Chamber, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong (Map)
Language: Cantonese (English is available for Q&A session)

For media inquiries, please contact:
Ms Joyce Liu at +852 2831 5224 / joycelyw@hku.hk
Ms Winnie Ng at +852 2507 2881 / ngwaiman@caritassws.org.hk

香港大學防止自殺研究中心、香港明愛、香港小童群益會、香港青年協會、香港青少年服務處及聖雅各福群會將聯合於2023年11月7日（星期二）舉辦「協力改善青少年精神健康 刻不容緩」為主題的新聞發布會，回應最近學生自殺個案急升情況。
各單位聯合發佈青少年網上情緒支援最新數據，並呼籲學校、家長及大眾立即行動，支持學生，攜手合作提升青少年精神健康。

新聞發布會詳情如下：
日期： 2023年11月7日（星期二）
時間：下午4時至5時（傳媒登記時間︰下午3時半）
地點：香港大學百周年校園賽馬會教學樓11樓社會科學學院會議廳（請參閱地圖指示）
語言： 粵語主講，問答環節可使用英文

傳媒查詢 請聯絡︰
劉小姐 2831 5224 / joycelyw@hku.hk
吳小姐 2507 2881 / ngwaiman@caritassws.org.hk