Young Chinese seek comfort, self-expression at break-up museums

A recent report published by the Institute of Psychology of the China Academy of Sciences shows a general decline in the national mental health index among youths, followed by an uptick among adults, indicating that people will experience a period of mental health downturn during their early years.

"With pressure from society and work, more young people, especially generation Z, are more open and tend to express themselves, and they want to find an outlet for their emotions," said Li Xiumei, manger of the museum.

"Stop thinking about your past. Seize the moment and live a wonderful life," a visitor wrote on the museum's guest book.