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Hong Kong grapples with mental health crisis after Tai Po inferno
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Volunteers on Dec 8 sitting in front of the flowers left by mourners for the victims of the deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate.
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- Tai Po fire survivors faced severe trauma, with one victim invited to join a suicide pact, highlighting a mental health crisis.
- The government is prioritising mental health support, matching families with professionals, but faces manpower shortages and sector burnout.
- Despite tragedy, collective support offers "post-traumatic growth", potentially uniting Hong Kongers and mending past divisions.
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HONG KONG – A survivor of Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze
Counselling psychologist Cheung Yim, who has been working with those affected by the Nov 26 fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, said the woman had lost both her loved ones and her home and was struggling to cope with the trauma.
