Everyday when I read the newspaper, I feel upset as incidents of suicide are reported frequently. In Hong Kong, there is an average of 1000 suicides per year and according to researches, 80% of the suicidal people will have certain signs and symptoms before committing suicide, e.g. change of characters, loss of weight, insomnia, sending out their favourite items to others and etc. If people are more aware of these signs and symptoms, are willing to give care and concern, and to seek for professional support, Suicide may not happen.
SPS has organized various community education programs, like talks, exhibitions, carnivals and through the media to arouse public concern towards suicide prevention.
Join SPS as volunteer is the most direct way to embody the efforts of suicide prevention. Through the training programs and the direct serivces, you not only learn more about your emotions and how to manage it, you will also be able to offer emotional support to clients and to people surrounding you. We are looking forward to your participation ! Hope you could lend your support to SPS!
David Pong C. Y.
Honorary Director
