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Suicide Deaths Hit Three-Year High in Taiwan
Suicide is the second leading cause of death for those aged 15-24.

Terrace House Star Hana Kimura Could Not Escape Cyberbullying
Terrace House star Hana Kimura, 22, committed suicide on May 23. Like many reality show stars, her reputation may have been smeared by what South Koreans have dubbed “devil’s editing,” leading to an outpouring of abusive comments.

TAIWAN: What Really Happened During the Kansai Airport Evacuation?
Misinformation about how the evacuation of Chinese and Taiwanese citizens was handled contributed to the suicide of a Taiwanese diplomat.

OPINION: South Korea Must Turn Apathy into Action on Mental Health
It's time for South Korea to overcome the stigma surrounding mental health.

A Taiwan Witch Burning
If it is true, Lin Yu-ru's story may go a long way in explaining how her life deteriorated to the point that she decided to kill her husband. Does it also mean that one of Taiwan’s most infamous serial killers isn’t responsible for the death of her mother and mother-in-law?

Why It’s Time for Chinese Educators to Open Up About Sex
Deeply ingrained conservative attitudes prevent parents and teachers alike from speaking frankly — something that is detrimental to children in China.

Australia Pulls China Extradition Treaty; Chinese Think Tank Criticizes CCP; India Decriminalizes Suicide; Massive Data Breach in Hong Kong
Asia Update: A quick roundup of the most important news from around the region.

HK Youth Suicides Spark Calls for Fresh Look at Academic Pressure
Two secondary school students in Hong Kong committed suicide within a 24-hour time span this week.

OPINION: Preventing Youth Suicides in Japan
Why do more than 300 Japanese schoolchildren take their own lives every year?

The Suicidal and Voiceless in China
'The tragedy stunned, confused and angered a lot of people, who only slowly came to the gruesomeness of the case following the revelation of disturbing details of the struggling family living in the remote mountains of Gansu province, one of the poorest corners of the country.'