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The transcript shares a poignant story about a 17-year-old boy struggling with overwhelming emotions. He confided in his teacher about his inability to sleep, seeking support. Unfortunately, his cry for help was met with dismissiveness—an admonition to "work harder" and to "study more." Such responses exemplify how mental health issues are often trivialized or misunderstood, especially within high-pressure environments like Hong Kong schools. This story underscores the critical need to reshape perceptions around mental health and to ensure that young people’s first encounters with support are compassionate and accessible, ideally before they reach a crisis point.