Taiwan suicide 結果共6筆

Explore the overlooked mental health challenges faced by Taiwan’s strong generation, aged 40-60, as they juggle family, work, and the fear of unemployment. Learn about the rising suicide rates among adults and the importance of self-care and early intervention.

Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare is expanding its subsidized counseling program to combat rising suicide rates among young people. Learn about the program’s impact and future plans.

Acclaimed South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun, known for his roles in popular films and television dramas such as ’Coffee Prince,’ ’My Mister,’ and ’Parasite,’ was found dead in his car in a suspected suicide. Lee had gained extensive popularity across Asia, including Taiwan, where he had visited in 2019 to promote his film ’Take Point.’ His performance in ’My Mister’ had received rave reviews, and ’Parasite’ had won both the Golden Globe Award for Best Foreign Language Film and the Academy Award for Best Picture. Despite his success, Lee’s career was overshadowed by suspicion of drug involvement, ultimately leading to his tragic end, deeply saddening fans worldwide.

Discover how Taiwan’s elderly are confronting the challenges of loneliness as the nation becomes a super-aged society. With rising health concerns and the benefits of community living spaces, Taiwan is striving to ensure seniors remain connected and supported.

Over 30 universities in Taiwan have implemented mental health days, according to the Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy. This number has increased from just 12 in May. The association cites data from the Ministry of Health and Welfare, which shows that the number of young people under 24 ending their lives has nearly tripled in the past decade. A recent mental health survey revealed that many students feel the need for mental health days but struggle to communicate their stress to adults. The association believes that providing these days off can give students a chance to rest and adjust, reducing their emotional burdens and helping them cope with stress. Most universities limit mental health days to three or five days per semester to prevent excessive absences.

A 36-year-old man was found dead in the Tamsui District of New Taipei City with a knife wound to his neck. Preliminary examinations suggest that the knife wound on Tu’s neck, the knife found at the scene, and the blood spatter patterns, may indicate suicide.