China tackles surge in mental illness

摘要

In a country where the government likes to emphasize the harmony of its society and the well-being of its pepple, China's announcement on psychological examinations came as a surprise. A top official in the country's ruling Communist party said last month that the examinations will be introduced into the selection procedure for senior government officers and leaders of national industries. According to state media, the move was in part a response to a string of suicides by officials, many of whom suffered from depression.