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One in four teenagers show signs of depression: poll
Poll results released by an NGO on Sunday suggest that around one in four secondary school students could be suffering from symptoms of "medium to severe" levels of depression and anxiety.
The Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service asked more than 1,800 students to fill in self-evaluation forms between November and March.
It found that 25.9 and 22 percent of students showed signs of depression and anxiety respectively, compared to 25.5 and 20.5 percent last year.
A little more than 20 percent of them also said they felt stressed out.
The NGO's clinical psychologist, Jeff Kei, said the findings are concerning.
"Nowadays, there are so many changes in society. For example, we're adapting to new technologies such as AI," he told RTHK.
"So the fast-paced society and numerous changes definitely add to the stress of teenagers."
Kei called on...
UK government signs deal with Google Cloud to upskill 100,000 civil servants in AI by 2030
Technology secretary Peter Kyle announces deal with Google Cloud as part of a push to loosen the grip of legacy tech on the UK public sector, while also committing to growing the amount of money government spends with homegrown tech suppliers
ByCaroline Donnelly,Senior Editor, UK Published: 09 Jul 2025 15:04Google Cloud is leaning on its artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities to expand its footprint in the UK public sector, having signed a strategic agreement with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) to reduce Whitehall’s reliance on legacy tech. As part of the agreement, Google will train 100,000 civil servants working across the public sector in using AI and other digital services through its Google Cloud Training Programme by 2030, in support of the government’s goal to have one in 10 civil servants working in tech...
How to spot the signs and avoid falling victim to online scams
Technology tamfitronics Technology tamfitronics Online scams that have become more sophisticated and use the latest technology.We all know someone who fell victim to an online scam. Some people only lose a small amount this way, but the financial damage can amount to thousands and most of the time you will not be able to get your money back.Our fast-paced digital world unfortunately means that online scams are becoming increasingly sophisticated, Keletso Mpisane, head of Blink by MiWay, says. “Scammers are constantly looking for new ways to deceive people and modern technology like AI has made it even easier for them to appear legitimate.“While life is made more convenient thanks to technology, it also presents more chances for bad actors to mislead and exploit people.” Mpisane says as a digital car insurance provider, Blink by MiWay...
Top 5 Stories Of The Day | FG Signs Global Deal to Reduce Airline Fees
Top Stories Tamfitronics FG signs global deal to reduce airline feesDangote and NNPCL aim for crude-sale and petrol buy-back dealCentral Bank requests for monthly PoS transaction reportsTinubu celebrates the growth of the Nigerian economy under his administrationShortage of aircraft in Nigeria raises the price of airfareAcross Nigeria’s 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory, these are the five top Nigerian news stories you shouldn’t miss.Top Stories Tamfitronics FG signs global deal to reduce airline feesThe Nigerian federal government has signed the Cape Town Convention (CTC) Practice Direction deal, which is focused on reducing airline expenses in the country.The CTC Practice Direction deal was signed by Justice John Tsoho, Chief Judge of the Federal High Court, on September 12, 2024. The signing makes the CTC completely operational in Nigeria and simultaneously reduces the cost of insurance...
