Teenager dies after jumping from bedroom window

A 14-year-old girl was pronounced dead in hospital after jumping from the window of her bedroom on Friday morning, the Judiciary Police announced.
The incident prompted the government to establish a cross-departmental taskforce in the attempt to contain the situation. The taskforce involves the Education and Youth Development Bureau, the Health Bureau, the Social Welfare Bureau, the Life Hope Hotline, as well as several education associations.
After their first plenary, the taskforce has pledged to reduce student anxiety through several methods, in addition to reviewing guidelines on teaching and curricula.
The taskforce also pledged to improve tools for teaching staff on counseling, crisis management, communication, emotional management and stress relief.
A new measure will allow schools to make special arrangements for students at potential or explicit risk.
The Social Welfare Bureau (IAS) encourages residents to be aware of their psychological and emotional state as well as that of their relatives and friends. Residents can call the Caritas Life Hope Hotline (28525777) or the IAS counseling hotline (28261126) for further assistance.