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Holistic Approach Needed to Combat Youth Mental Health Crisis

3/25/2026

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A developmental psychologist argues that rising youth mental health issues require a holistic approach to nurturing children, including spirituality.
During their PhD at the University of Cambridge, the psychologist studied computational thinking and problem-solving as essential future skills.
Mental health issues among youth, including depression and anxiety, have surged globally, especially in Hong Kong, despite gains in digital fluency.

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A developmental psychologist argues that rising youth mental health issues require a holistic approach to nurturing children, including spirituality.
During their PhD at the University of Cambridge, the psychologist studied computational thinking and problem-solving as essential future skills.
Mental health issues among youth, including depression and anxiety, have surged globally, especially in Hong Kong, despite gains in digital fluency.