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
Chief Executive Carrie Lam today expressed deep sorrow over the passing of former non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal Gerard Brennan.
Mr Brennan was a non-permanent judge of the Court of Final Appeal from 2000 to 2012. With his great experience, he guided the Court of Final Appeal in handling many complicated cases and made significant contributions to the Judiciary.
He was awarded the Gold Bauhinia Star in 2013.
Mrs Lam said she was saddened by Mr Brennan's passing and extended her deepest condolences to his family on behalf of the Government.
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