A Hong Kong student who once struggled with anxiety and perfectionism has turned her experience into a campaign to raise awareness of mental health.
Charlotte Yuen Cheuk-lam, founder of Be Positive HK, is a finalist in this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards in the youth category for her leadership in promoting empathy and open dialogue among students.
Yuen, 18, said that when she started secondary school, she felt trapped in a cycle of pressure and self-doubt. “I was anxious about exams and…