The heightened post-lockdown anxiety has become a matter of central government concern as domestic media report a spate of suicides by young people. It has also led to unprecedented measures by schools and local governments to focus on student mental health - a topic that like suicide has often been taboo in Chinese society. "This highlights the importance and urgency of promoting mental health development in young students," he said. The state-owned Health Times also reported on Sunday that nationwide, 18 students had jumped off buildings in the past three months and quoted experts calling for more focus on student mental health. In late April, China's education ministry began telling schools to pay attention to mental health and adjust lesson plans so that students feel less academic pressure.

Source: bd News24 June 10, 2020 22:52 UTC