Wong Lai-moy Carman
The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Shatin
Title: Holistic wellness model for youths with mental health issues in Hong Kong
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Biography: Wong Lai-moy Carman
Abstract
Adolescence is an important stage of development in which young people encounter many physical and psychological changes and adaptations. These experiences and challenges also affect how adolescents enter adulthood. This paper attempts to explore prevalent mental health issues among youths in Hong Kong. Previous researches show that among mentally ill adults, disorders onset for more than 50% was prior to age 24. This paper presents discussions on the mental health issues included early psychosis, depression, anxiety disorders, suicide, drug abuse, and internet addiction of youths in Hong Kong. The aforementioned mental health issues cannot be ignored and should get social concern. A holistic wellness model is recommended to enhance youth mental health from physical, psychological, social, spiritual, and family-oriented perspectives. This paper suggests early intervention and the active promotion of community education about mental health. It also recommends policy-level support for prevention from family, education, medical treatment, and social service perspectives.
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