Under-15 suicide hit 2.9 per 100,000.

The rate rose even as Hong Kong’s overall suicide rate fell for other ages.

The University of Hong Kong found online activity “strongly predictive” of under-15 cases, without establishing cause.

Readers in crisis can call Hong Kong’s 18111 helpline or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.

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South China Morning Post
links social media activity with under-15 suicide spike at start of school year, rising despite overall decline

Sources: South China Morning Post