Reported about 1 year ago
FTNN News Network on July 1, 2024, reported a surge in student suicides in recent years, with cases of self-harm and suicide at all levels of schools rising annually from 1,588 in 2017 to 14,931 in 2122, a 9.4-fold increase in just 7 years. The Nationalist Party criticized the Executive Yuan for delaying the presentation of an amended version of the 'Student Counseling Act,' leading to a shortage of professional guidance counselors in educational settings. The Education Committee's co-convener, Ke Zhi-en, condemned the Executive Yuan for not keeping its promise to submit a version of the law. The urgency for increased counseling staff, especially given the rise in youth suicides and bullying cases, highlights the necessity for the 'Student Counseling Act' to be passed promptly.
Source: YAHOO