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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

Innotech project aid scheme opens

The Innovation & Technology Commission is inviting applications for the 2022 Innovation & Technology Support Programme (Platform & Seed) until September 30.   The programme provides funding support for platform and seed research and development (R&D) projects undertaken by designated local public research institutes and R&D centres.   Platform projects should be applied R&D ones that are industry-oriented and have potential for commercialisation, while seed projects should be exploratory and forward-looking.   Click here for details.
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