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Anxiety, depression plague up to two-thirds of subdivided flat tenants: NGO

As many as two-thirds of 158 subdivided housing tenants supported by an NGO in Hong Kong have shown signs of anxiety or depression, highlighting calls…

By Samantha Johnson / May 21, 2026

As many as two-thirds of 158 subdivided housing tenants supported by an NGO in Hong Kong have shown signs of anxiety or depression, highlighting calls for stronger counselling and social support.

Kwun Tong Methodist Social Service (KMSS) said on Thursday that it had served 158 families living in subdivided flats in the district in 2024-25, about half of whom had at least one child with special educational needs. The households had an average income of about HK$15,350, with around 40 per cent spent on rent.

According to the survey, 66 per cent of respondents showed signs of anxiety, including 37 per cent with moderate or severe symptoms.

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About 40 per cent showed signs of depression, almost half of whom experienced moderate or severe levels.

The centre, which provides trauma-informed care and comprehensive family support, further assessed 55 respondents with moderate anxiety or depression and found their mental health indicators improved after a one-year intervention.

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Across indicators including anxiety, depression, parental stress, post-traumatic stress disorder and resilience, about 7 per cent showed improvement in at least four areas, while around 80 per cent improved in at least one.

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