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.
However, the survey found that 18.9 percent and 25.8 percent of survey respondents reported symptoms of depressive and anxiety disorders, respectively….