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September 10 is the World Suicide Prevention Day. The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) will hold a press conference on September 10 (Saturday) with the theme “Moving Forward Together”.

Professor Paul YIP Siu-Fai, Director of the Centre, will present the latest suicide statistics for Hong Kong and explain the findings at the conference, as well as the advice on suicide prevention.

Details of the press conference
Date:           September 10, 2022 (Saturday)
Time:          11:00 – 12:30 pm (Media registration starts at 10:30 am)
Venue:        Social Sciences Chamber, 11/F, The Jockey Club Tower, Centennial Campus, The University of Hong Kong (Map)
Language: Cantonese (English is available for Q&A session)

Program
11:00 – 11:10      Welcome
11:10 – 12:00   Professor Yip (Director of CSRP) releases the latest suicide figures in Hong Kong and advice on suicide prevention
12:00 – 12:30      Q&A session

About HKJC Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP), HKU
Founded in 2002, the CSRP has established its reputation in suicide research and prevention worldwide and extended its research scope to the well-being of individuals as well as the whole society. CSRP believes that empirical research would optimize practices and ultimately contribute to the improvement of society.

For media enquiries
Please call Ms Vivian Lam at (Tel) 2831 5237, or send email to csrp@hku.hk.