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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

1 imported COVID-19 case detected

The Centre for Health Protection today said it is investigating one additional COVID-19 case involving a woman who arrived from the Philippines.   The centre reminded those linked to Valiant Park, 52 Conduit Road in Mid-Levels, Block 6, Peak One, 63 Mei Tin Road in Tai Wai, 74 Tai Tei Tong on Lantau Island, Tung Shun Hing Building, 22 Chi Kiang Street in To Kwa Wan, Aigburth, 12 Tregunter Path in Mid-Levels and 7 Lyttelton Road in Mid-Levels to undergo testing in accordance with the compulsory testing notice tomorrow.   A total of 37 cases were reported in Hong Kong in the past 14 days, all of which are imported.   For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government’s dedicated webpage.
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