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The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) reported an increase in engagement with the “Mental Health Partners Program,” part of its “Community Mental Health Task Force.” From January
The Education and Youth Development Bureau (DSEDJ) has launched a 24-hour online student counseling platform this September, offering real-time support through WeChat, Instagram, and Facebook.
Lawmaker Ella Lei has urged authorities to take immediate steps to address the overwhelming demand for psychology and student counseling services at local schools, which she claims
Lawmaker Nick Lei, referencing findings from last year’s “Macau Mental Health Survey,” which revealed that 27% of respondents experienced depression and 19% faced anxiety disorders, has
In the first quarter of this year, the Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) received 84 suicide-related reports, while the Health Bureau (SSM) recorded 18 suicide deaths,
Concerned about the recent rise in suicides and attempted suicides in Macau, which has sparked public alarm over a deepening crisis, legislator Ron Lam yesterday urged the government
Macau's suspected suicide reports sharply increased from 42 between January and March 2025 to 69 by April. According to an earlier disclosure by the Fire
The child and adolescent psychiatry department at Conde de São Januário Hospital treated over 5,000 young patients in the past year, according to data from the
Lawmaker Lam Lon Wai has once again inquired about community mental health. In a written inquiry submitted through the Legislative Assembly, Lam emphasized the need to optimize
The cases of suicide in Macau continued to grow in 2024, as shown in a report from the Health Bureau (SSM) on the monitoring of suicide.
Lawmaker Lo Choi In urged the SAR government to prioritize mental health and psychiatric support services as the region grapples with a concerning rise in
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