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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 COVID-19 cases identified

The Centre for Health Protection today said it is investigating five additional COVID-19 cases, all of which are imported.   They involve one man and four women aged between one and 40 who arrived from Indonesia and Spain.   A total of 74 cases have been reported in the past 14 days, including 15 local cases, of which one has an unknown infection source.   For information and health advice on COVID-19, visit the Government's dedicated webpage.
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