On Tuesday's Backchat, we're talking about mental health issues affecting young people.

Figures from the Education Bureau show that the number of students suffering from mental health problems rose to more than 1,400 in the last academic year -- more than double the number four years ago -- with experts pointing to the 2019 social unrest followed by the Covid-19 pandemic. 

University students were among the worst affected. We'll be talking about the causes, effects, and what help is available.
 
After 9:45am, we'll hear more about the impending launch of a new heat stroke warning system. 

Let us know what you think. You can leave a message here on our Facebook page, email us at backchat@rthk.hk, or give us a call on 23388266.


9:00am-9:45am:Mental health problems among young people


9:00am-9:45am:Dr.Rick Smith,Clinical Psychologist and Educational Therapist

9:00am-9:45am:Sky Siu, Executive Director, Kely Support Group

9:30am-9:45am: Ikey Cheung, Member of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health


9:45am-10:00am:New heat stroke warning system

9:45am-10:00am: Lawrence Iu, Executive Director, Civic Exchange