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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
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Cyberport directors named

The Government today announced the appointment of a new director and the reappointment of five serving directors to the Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Board of Directors.   The appointments are for two years starting April 1.   The new director is Lau Kwok-fan while the five reappointed directors are Prof Ling Kar-kan, Victor Ng, Charleston Sin, Rosana Wong and Eric Yeung.   Secretary for Innovation & Technology Alfred Sit welcomed the appointment and reappointments to the Board of Directors.   “With their wealth of experience and expertise in a wide range of businesses and disciplines, the Board Directors will no doubt continue to steer Cyberport in nurturing its startup community and promoting further development of Hong Kong into a leading innovation and digital technology hub.”   Mr Sit also thanked outgoing director Lau Chun-kong for his invaluable contributions to Cyberport over the years.   Click here for the list of board members.
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