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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

John Lee to attend SZ meeting

Chief Secretary John Lee arrived in Shenzhen yesterday and will lead Hong Kong Special Administrative Region representatives to attend a meeting on the Mainland and Hong Kong's anti-epidemic work tomorrow.   The Hong Kong SAR representatives who will attend the meeting include Secretary for Food & Health Prof Sophia Chan, Secretary for Innovation & Technology Alfred Sit as well as Department of Health and the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer representatives.   Mr Lee will return to Hong Kong after the meeting.   Secretary for the Environment KS Wong is Acting Chief Secretary during Mr Lee's absence.
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