2023-12-21 00:27:26
Student suicide | Education Bureau reminds not to focus only on academic performance Social workers call for quality companionship
In the first 11 months of this year, the number of suicide cases among schoolchildren has increased compared with the past few years. The government said that the incident has sounded the alarm, and multiple policy bureaux have launched a “three-tier emergency response mechanism” to support schools. The Education Bureau launched the “Mental Health Literacy Resource Kit” and also encouraged schools to hold “Mental Health Days”. Some middle schools set up stages for students to showcase their talents and increase their sense of self-identity. The founder of a social enterprise develops table games in the hope of bringing the two generations closer together.
The boy was bullied and refused to go to school. Social workers followed up and found hope.
17-year-old Arjun (pseudonym) was bullied at school and broke up with his classmate girlfriend, which made him resent the school. He continued to take leave at the beginning of this year. The school social worker referred him to a counseling agency and classified him as a “high-risk case.” He was referred to the psychiatric department, and social workers also encouraged him to participate in different on-campus and off-campus activities, allowing Jun to see hope in his life again. Ah Jun hopes that in addition to social workers, he will also receive support from his family and peers. “What I want is people who can care about me… feel that they recognize me and feel their warmth.” Huang Dingkang, principal of Cotton Spinning Association Middle School, said that every stakeholder on campus can be each other’s backing. Students are described as “watchmen” among themselves. If they observe someone having emotional problems, they can notify the teacher to follow up. Huang Dingkang believes that schools should create an atmosphere and form a relationship of mutual trust and support.
Student suicide | Education Bureau reminds not to focus only on academic performance Social workers call for quality companionship
Singing “Those Years” at the Star Observatory, music and dance help sort out emotions
Huang Dingkang and his teachers set up a “star observatory” on campus, where students of all levels can perform during lunch time. “You can show your talents in a stress-free situation and help students build a sense of happiness or positive thinking. When they have to face difficulties, they can face them.” On the day of the interview, a group of students were singing “Those Years” The heavy rain I missed in those years, the love I missed in those years…” The young face shows a confident and cheerful look. The school also hires expressive arts therapists to sort out students’ unstable emotions through painting, music, dance, etc. After both parties build trust, students are willing to confide in the therapist.
Homemade table games help two generations share social work and advocate “quality companionship”
Senior social worker and social enterprise founder Liang Wenkai has developed a variety of table games that allow players to deepen their self-understanding and express their emotions. He believes that gathering adults and the next generation to play games at the table is the first step in developing companionship. Children have an equal relationship with their parents in games, feel self-worth, and are more willing to express themselves. Liang Wenkai said that the appreciation and encouragement from people around him can help young people strengthen their ability to resist adversity, and urged parents to express more positive opinions to their children. “Has he done nine things well, but never received appreciation? He ate well, helped clean, but didn’t put away his toys. Has his good side been ignored?” He called on society to reflect, with Do you provide quality companionship to the young people around you?
“Time is really expensive, but time can help or even save many people. Are you willing to take time out in such a busy society?”
Student suicide | Education Bureau reminds not to focus only on academic performance Social workers call for quality companionship
The Education Bureau urges people not to focus only on academic work and to strengthen teacher-student relationships without spending a lot of effort.
In an exclusive interview with this station, the Principal Assistant Secretary-General of the Education Bureau, Peter Ho, admitted that after the epidemic, some teachers will inevitably worry that students have insufficient subject knowledge and are falling behind. “We remind schools to prioritize students’ mental health and not just focus on academic work.” He Moqi urged teachers to care more about students in the classroom. “You don’t have to spend a lot of time. Just have more interactions in class, spend more time with the class teacher, some small actions, small activities, and some care and concern are enough.”
Student suicide | Education Bureau reminds not to focus only on academic performance Social workers call for quality companionship
Student suicide | Education Bureau reminds not to focus only on academic performance Social workers call for quality companionship
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