Chinese Student's Mental Breakdown After School Horror Film Viewing Results in Legal Compensation

Oct 19, 2025 10:20 pm CST

A Chinese student with no prior mental health history suffered an acute psychotic episode after watching a horror film during school hours, leading to a successful legal case against the institution. The court ordered compensation of 9,182 yuan after ruling the school bore 30% responsibility for approving the potentially harmful content, highlighting important concerns about student psychological safety in educational settings.