Most New Hong Kong Immigrants to UK Doing Well Mentally, but 1 in 4 Have PTSD Symptoms: Survey

Most New Hong Kong Immigrants to UK Doing Well Mentally, but 1 in 4 Have PTSD Symptoms: Survey
Protesters attend a rally for democracy in Hong Kong on June 12, 2021 in London, England. Laurel Chor/Getty Images
Shawn Lin
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Most Hongkongers who immigrated to the U.K. after Beijing imposed a sweeping security law on the city in June 2020 say their mental health has subsequently improved, while smaller numbers say they have experienced symptoms of post-traumatic stress, a survey has found.

The survey report (pdf) by Cambridge University researcher Mark Liang in collaboration with the U.K.-based advocacy group “Hongkongers in Britain,” found that 62 percent of Hong Kong arrivals surveyed said their mental health has improved overall since moving to Britain.