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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

Flag-raising marks 72nd National Day

Chief Executive Carrie Lam and principal officials attended a flag-raising ceremony this morning to celebrate the 72nd anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.   The ceremony was held at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.   The Police Band performed at the ceremony and singers Frankie Liu and Colette Lam sang the national anthem.   The performance was followed by a sea parade and a fly-past by the disciplined services.   Mrs Lam, the officials and guests then attended the celebration reception held in the Convention & Exhibition Centre.
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