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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

HK yearbook goes on sale

The Government's latest yearbook Hong Kong 2021 went on sale today, while an online version is available for free.   The publication provides extensive accounts of government policies and activities as well as life and developments in the city.   The yearbook's cover features Hong Kong's medal winners at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games. The athletes' excellence during the year is also illustrated in a photo section titled Sporting Heroes.   The book’s 22 chapters cover Hong Kong's constitution, legal system, economy, health, innovation and technology, transport, environment, sport, culture and the arts, among other topics. It also contains more than 90 pictures that feature different facets of the city.   The price of Hong Kong 2021 is $340. Order the yearbook at the Government Bookstore or the Information Services Department website.
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