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I am referring to the enlightening letter titled, "Suicide in Hong Kong: Don't Set Wellness Programs Against Medical Treatments." March 26 ), promoting comprehensive approaches to tackle the mental health issues faced by young people in Hong Kong.
Although the biopsychosocial model serves as an invaluable structure for grasping these intricate problems, my personal journey of over ten years dealing with mental health issues indicates that adding a spiritual element—thus forming a biopsychosocial-spiritual model—offers a fuller viewpoint crucial for cultivating authentic resilience and recovery in young people.
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Based on this experience, I want to emphasize two key elements essential for adopting such an all-encompassing strategy.
First, when young people feel isolated by academic pressures and social anxieties, authentic peer relationships provide an invaluable source of non-judgmental understanding and validation from others navigating similar life stages.
This type of support, separate from structured interventions, plays a crucial role as part of an individual’s personal safeguarding network, encouraging a sense of connection within their local community. Establishing educational and communal spaces that facilitate these kinds of helpful relationships between peers is vital for developing toughness among young people.
Secondly, fostering spirituality—regardless of whether it involves religion or is more about seeking and connecting with hope and purpose—is equally important as helping them establish their sense of self.
When faced with academic pressures or professional worries, spirituality offers essential insight, strength, and a basis for optimism regardless of short-term successes or failures. It bolsters resilience by enabling young individuals to ground their developing self-esteem beyond what external measures can provide. This is exactly what the biopsychosocial-spiritual framework recognizes as fundamental for comprehensive adolescent growth.
It is commonly remarked that humans are inherently social beings, and deep connections form an essential part of who we are. Approaching relationships and friendships with honesty—where a sincere, unassuming smile from us might greatly encourage a young individual—is crucial in fostering a supportive environment. Such modest yet heartfelt interactions play a key role in establishing the robust and optimistic community that Hong Kong’s younger generation deserves.
Ronald Ng, Fo Tan
The expanded version of The Last Dance is yet another success.
The Last Dance , the highest-grossing Chinese-language film in Hong Kong, was back on the silver screen Apart from a handful of scenes that brought gentle humor to the film, this extended edition once again moved me deeply through its emotionally charged peaks and valleys.
The three main actors - Dayo Wong, Michael Hui, and Michelle Wai - play a crucial role in narrating the story. The Last Dance With outstanding performances. The various storylines that intersect with several characters explore the complexities and vulnerability of human connections.
Losing someone dear causes great sorrow, whereas disagreements amongst the surviving can lead to what some might call a “living hell,” a concept explored throughout this film. This prompted me to reflect: When will we understand that our time here is fleeting and that most disputes fade away as inconsequential once we leave this world?
While some might criticize the movie for glamorizing death and turning a religious funeral rite into an extravagant spectacle, I disagree. The film delivers crucial life lessons including the significance of maintaining an optimistic outlook, fully experiencing life, openly sharing long-suppressed affection with dear ones, offering apologies for past errors, practicing forgiveness, and moving on. It is only through adopting these principles that we can overcome the barriers hindering us.
The Last Dance manages to put the story behind a Taoist funeral ritual front and centre, enlightening both locals and audiences around the world on an important aspect of Chinese cultural heritage.
Should more Hong Kong films be produced that uphold, showcase, and safeguard the city’s cultural heritage, the film sector would undoubtedly appear quite auspicious. These profound and significant cinematic works possess both commercial viability and an allure for audiences worldwide.
Jason Tang, Tin Shui Wai
A polite initiative might yield excellent results.
In 1972, the government initiated a cleanup effort for Hong Kong. The character of Lap Sap Chung, designed by Arthur Hacker as part of the "Keep Hong Kong Clean Campaign" mascot, evolved into an iconic figure in Hong Kong.
Currently, Hong Kong ranks among the cleanest cities globally. While we've been concentrating on luring tourists through major events, the expenses associated with such initiatives might strain our finances. These events certainly boost visitor numbers temporarily, yet their advantages are fleeting.
Will this method prove to be economical in the long term? I've contended that we ought to invest additional efforts into it. permanent features For example, transforming Aberdeenshire’s wholesale fish market into a charming "Fishermen's Wharf," enhancing and revitalizing certain coastal areas, and promoting distinctive attractions like the Star Ferry and Victoria Harbour, along with our scenic hiking routes.
I brought up the Keep Hong Kong Clean Campaign as an example of how we might initiate a courtesy initiative. Those who frequently interact with visitors—such as taxi drivers, public transportation staff, store owners, and restaurant employees—ought to be motivated to exhibit politeness, helpfulness, and overall amiability to ensure guests have a welcoming experience.
If we were to create a list of welcoming cities, we ought to secure spots among the first three. Adopting this strategy could prove not just economical but potentially more efficacious over an extended period compared to previous methods. "Hello Hong Kong" effort .
Paul M.F. Cheng, Mid-Levels
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