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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

HKDSE exam results tools uploaded

The Education Bureau today uploaded three useful tools on its website to help Secondary 6 students prepare for the release of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination results on July 21.   The first tool, e-Navigator, helps students, parents and schools search for programme information across different levels, including degrees, sub-degrees and the Diploma Yi Jin.   The Further Studies & Career Map provides a checklist of multiple pathways and key dates for course registration.   Additionally, the Compass@HKDSE offers valuable information on further studies, multiple pathways and various supporting services.   The bureau said the HKDSE Examination was smoothly completed under the COVID-19 pandemic thanks to schools’ and students’ co-operation.   It will continue to communicate and collaborate with schools and other stakeholders to help students plan for their future.
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