Empowering Hong Kong Teens with Mental Health Leadership Training.

A Hong Kong study developed and evaluated a student leadership programme on mental health and suicide prevention for secondary school students; participants reported increased confidence and awareness after the training.

A research team in Hong Kong developed and evaluated a mental health and suicide prevention student leadership training programme for secondary school students. The programme aims to equip students to recognise signs of distress and serve as peer advocates. It uses content adapted to Hong Kong's social and cultural context and relies on interactive learning methods. The study reports evaluation results showing greater participant confidence and awareness after the programme. Program highlights: - Designed for secondary school students and emphasises student leadership in mental health and suicide prevention. - Incorporates localized content to reflect Hong Kong's social and cultural context. - Uses interactive methods, including workshops, role-playing, and group discussions. - Focuses on building empathy, reducing stigma, and strengthening peer support in school settings. - Evaluation combined qualitative and quantitative measures and reported increased confidence and awareness among participants. Summary: The evaluation indicated positive changes in participant confidence and awareness, and the programme is presented as a structured approach to peer-led mental health support in schools. Undetermined at this time.