For many people in Hong Kong, the idea of seeking psychological support comes with a heavy worry: “If I ask for help, does it mean I have a problem?”, “Does it mean I 痴咗線?”, “Will people think I’m weak, unstable, or dangerous?”, “Will I be admitted to a psychiatric hospital or forced to take medication?” These fears are common. They come from cultural beliefs, rumours, news, and stories passed around families, workplaces, schools, and social circles. Sometimes the cultural st

A Shared Struggle We Don’t Always Talk About In Hong Kong, we occasionally hear heartbreaking news about someone harming others or their own family, often linked to mental health issues. These events cause public shock, heated discussion, and a deep sense of discomfort. Some people even begin to wonder: “Could something like that ever happen to me?” The reality is, most people living with mental health conditions are never violent. What’s much more common, but less visible, i