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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

Policy Address set for Oct 6

Chief Executive Carrie Lam will deliver her Policy Address in the Legislative Council at 11am on October 6.   People can watch or listen to the live broadcast of Mrs Lam’s speech on the LegCo website.   To observe the proceedings of the meeting at the LegCo Complex, call 3919 3399 during office hours to reserve a seat.   The full text of the Policy Address will be posted at www.policyaddress.gov.hk after the Chief Executive has completed her speech.   Copies of the Policy Address and other related publications will be available at the Home Affairs Department’s 20 Enquiry Centres after  the Chief Executive has finished her speech.   Leaflets containing the highlights of the Policy Address will be distributed at 16 government offices, seven major public libraries and 60 shopping centres in public housing estates.
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