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Taiwan is confronting a 47% increase in psychiatric diagnoses among youth aged 15 to 30. To address this alarming trend, the Ministry of Health and Welfare has introduced a program offering free psychological consultations. The initiative is part of a broader effort to combat the stigma of mental health issues and encourage more young people to seek treatment.

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.

The Taiwan Youth Association for Democracy (TYAD) calls on presidential candidates to address youth concerns in their ＂2024 Youth Policy White Paper.＂ Key issues include national defense, voting age, housing, traffic safety, work conditions, and mental health. TYAD seeks direct responses from candidates.

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Amid rising awareness of mental health issues, Taiwanese universities have started implementing ＂mental health leaves＂ to support students experiencing emotional stress.

Kuomintang presidential candidate Hou Yu-ih has unveiled his ＂Five Arrows＂ healthcare policy, which includes increasing healthcare spending to 8% of GDP, improving care for children and mothers, launching a national mental health plan, advancing prevention for high-risk cancers, and ensuring transparency in vaccine and pharmaceutical purchases.