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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

Cantonese Opera Day on Nov 28

The 19th Cantonese Opera Day will be held on November 28, comprising opera excerpts and operatic songs, talks and demonstrations as well as an exhibition on opera heritage.   The event will start with a chat session at noon at the Space Museum, with free admission tickets to be distributed at the entrance of the museum’s Lecture Hall from 11 am. Each person is entitled to one ticket.   It will be followed by other activities at the Cultural Centre and free tickets will be distributed from 9 am on November 18 at the centre’s enquiry counter. Each person may choose a maximum of four activities.   Admission tickets will be distributed on a first come, first served basis.   Call 2268 7325 for enquiries.
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