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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

5 imported COVID-19 cases found

The Centre for Health Protection today said it is investigating five additional imported COVID-19 cases, all involving mutant strains.   Among the five male patients, three arrived in Hong Kong from high-risk places and two were from medium-risk places.   Four of them tested positive upon arrival, while one tested positive during quarantine, the centre elaborated.   Moreover, each of the two Qatar Airways passenger flights QR818 from Doha, Qatar arriving Hong Kong on October 13 and 16 had two passengers confirmed to have COVID-19 by arrival testing. The Department of Health has subsequently prohibited the landing of the airline’s passenger flights from Doha in Hong Kong from October 18 to 31.   Additionally, the centre reminded specified people linked to Golden Glory Court, Phase 1, Golden Lion Garden in Sha Tin to undergo compulsory testing tomorrow.   A total of 68 cases were reported in Hong Kong in the past 14 days, one of which is a local case with an unknown infection source and the rest are imported.   For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government’s dedicated webpage.
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