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Hands-on approach to mental illness

With the aim of combatting the fear and misconceptions surrounding mental illness, Castle Peak Hospital’s Mind Space museum enables visitors to experience hallucinations, similar to the sensory experiences mentally ill patients encounter, by way of rooms that utilise virtual reality (VR) technology.   A group of secondary students recently embarked on a journey through Mind Space after registering and receiving patient wristbands. This unique mental health experience museum provided them with a comprehensive understanding of the development of psychiatric services in Hong Kong.   Displays in the museum showcase intriguing relics, including the evolution of restraints and handwritten patient records. Additionally, the students were given the opportunity to explore a mock protection room designed to provide a calming environment for patients.   Furthermore, students could learn about the scientific aspects behind the causes of mental illness at the Brain Tour zone. One of the
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TAC briefed on walkability measures

The Transport Advisory Committee was briefed today on the progress of walkability enhancement measures in selected pilot areas and highlights of the overall walkability strategy for Hong Kong.   The Government has proposed a number of measures for fostering a pedestrian-friendly environment.   Such measures include setting up low speed limit zones and wayfinding signage, decluttering non-essential traffic signs and railings, levelling run-in/out points and installing raised crossings on bus routes.   The Government has also finalised the overall walkability strategy for Hong Kong with a view to developing it into a walkable city of world-class quality.   Committee Chairman Prof Stephen Cheung pointed out that the members support the Government in taking forward the walkability enhancement measures for citywide application.   Members also welcome the formulation of the overall walkability strategy for the city and support the Government to select suitable new development areas and built-up areas for implementing the comprehensive pedestrian planning framework, he added.   The operation of franchised buses was also discussed.   The committee noted that due to the substantial reduction in patronage and revenues caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing measures, the operators of franchised buses are facing a challenging environment.
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