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Written by: Deng Yinglin
2021-01-05 08:00
Last update date: 2021-01-05 08:00
The new crown pneumonia epidemic has severely hit the economy and brought about earth-shaking changes to the lives of Hong Kong people. For people with special needs, the journey is more rugged.
A boy from CUHK, Chen Weiwen, suffered from brain cancer when he was a child. He was deaf in his right ear after surgery and only had 10% to 20% vision in his right eye. Although his appearance and body were disabled, he never gave up. He was admitted to CUHK and joined the school to focus on people with disabilities. Student organization.
When he entered university, it was in the midst of a wave of suicide among Hong Kong students. He noticed that many of his classmates were under tremendous academic pressure and gradually became concerned about the situation of mental patients.
In 2020, the fresh love sketch "Phantom Love" by mentally ill patients became a hot topic among Hong Kong people. He also invited mentally ill patients to share their experiences and feelings, and made a video for the "Companion HK" organization established with his classmates, hoping to promote All walks of life are concerned about mental health.
His efforts made him become the winner of the social service category of the CUHK "Outstanding Student Award".
Chen Weiwen, a third-year student in the Department of Politics and Administration, CUHK, was selected as the "Outstanding Star" of CUHK.
(Photo by Ou Jiale)
I was labeled "dangerous" and "violent" by classmates from elementary school to middle school
Chen Weiwen, 27, was found to be suffering from brain cancer a few months after his birth. The nerves of the brain were damaged after the operation, which affected the body functions of the right side. Except for the poor mobility of the right hand and right foot, the right facial muscles were difficult to control, and there was only one eye left. 20% of eyesight and hearing loss in the right ear.
His experience of illness affects his appearance and pronunciation. From elementary school to middle school, Chen Weiwen was often misunderstood by his classmates. "Danger" and "violence" once became his labels. Fortunately, when his classmates alienated him, the teacher came forward to care and listen: " Some people care, knowing that it’s not just themselves.”
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Once he had no intention of learning, he repeated grades in junior high school, and was encouraged by his seniors in sixth form. He regained hope and confidence and set his goal to enter university.
After challenging the DSE twice, he was promoted to an associate degree and then to the Department of Politics and Administration of Chinese University.
Chen Weiwenyi said that he was full of expectations for university life at the time. Freshman participated in many activities. The experience of joining CUHK's student organization "uShine" and organizing activities for people with disabilities helped him find his life goals and directions.
It turned out that when Chen Weiwen entered university, it was a wave of suicide by Hong Kong students.
He noticed that many students are under academic pressure, "because CUHK used to pull the curve (curve), even if the students have done well, they are still worried that they will be inferior to others." When the new crown pneumonia epidemic hits, students reduce their contact Many people felt pressure when attending video classes due to the difficult home environment. So he and his classmates established the "Companion HK" to promote mental health from all walks of life.
I hope that more films in the "Fantasy Love" category will help the public understand the true situation of mental patients
By 2020, the film "Phantom Love", which focuses on the love of mental patients, has become one of the most popular Hong Kong-produced films. Chen Weiwen believes that the film allows the public to understand the symptoms of the disease and patient status, and increases public attention and understanding. However, it is difficult for people with disabilities to go out under the epidemic, and the huge sense of loneliness may make people more nervous. Chen Weiwen invited the mentally ill to make a film to explain his heartfelt words and dreams after the epidemic: "When sharing experiences, you also share the pain and suffering."
He hopes that the release of the film will encourage the public to take the initiative to care about people around them: "Some TV shows make many people think that mentally ill patients are potentially aggressive, but most of them have not had personal contact with patients. We hope to encourage everyone to accept different people."
Due to childhood brain cancer, Chen Weiwen only had 10% to 20% vision in his right eye, and his right ear was even more deaf.
But he did not give up, and more actively cares for the disabled and mentally ill.
(Photo by Ou Jiale)
Looking forward to the future, Chen Weiwen expects to study policies related to mental patients and people with disabilities, and promote corporate social responsibility, and promote in-service inclusiveness: "Take care of others and let them know that they are not alone and reduce their future Thoughts of committing suicide occur when mentally stressed." Chen Weiwen was awarded the "Outstanding Student Award" in the Social Service Category by CUHK.
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Also awarded the CUHK Outstanding Student Award include Li Zhaoming, a PhD student in the Department of Psychology at CUHK, who also belongs to the social service category, and Chen Junming, a recent graduate of the Department of Music at CUHK in the art category.
Li Zhaoming is one of the founders of "StoryTaler". She is convinced that the stigma of mental illness is more frightening than suffering from mental illness. Therefore, she has not suspended her work during the epidemic and hopes that many people will listen to her. Feelings and story: "It is a normal reaction to experience a major change and signs of mental illness, and it is even more natural."
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As for Chen Junming, because of his outstanding performance in a cappella singing, he has won many awards. However, he found that many performances give priority to inviting overseas returnees or prestigious school students. He hopes to promote a cappella music so that the grassroots have the opportunity to be exposed to music: "Speaking, communication and insights will affect opportunities. ... I had the opportunity to learn piano and sing as a child, and even won awards. I was very happy. I want other people to be happy together."
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