China's COVID-19 curbs put spotlight on youth mental health

Psychological counsellor Zhang Mingguo chose to solely focus on working with children and youth six years ago, at a time when awareness of mental health issues in the young was low.

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The 51-year-old Shanghai-based therapist, who has been practising for 15 years, recalled why he decided to specialise in counselling this group. 

“After the parents sent their children here, they hoped that I could help counsel their children,” said Mr Zhang, general manager of Bethesda Psychological Support and Counselling Center.

“They seldom realised that many of their children's problems were related to family education and the family environment.”

Mr Zhang stuck with his decision, after noticing that many issues faced by adults he had counselled stemmed from their childhood. He also noted that societal values today are more diverse than before. 

“It has been difficult to adapt … many youth are overwhelmed because things are developing too quickly,” he added.

Now, the number of clients under him has more than tripled from six years ago. Those he counsels range from kindergarten-going three-year-olds to teenagers and young working adults.