Mental Health and Wellbeing During and After the COVID Crisis


The founder of Center For Wellness, Dr. Gagandeep Singh, had the opportunity to discuss his thoughts on mental health and wellness during the pandemic. He also addressed concerns that might be evident as we start moving past this potentially traumatic experience. Dr. Singh shared his insights about symptoms to watch out for, self-care, and coping skills. He was also able to focus, to some degree, on some unique aspects of the Sikh and South Asian community that may impact access to treatment. Dr. Singh is thankful to SALDEF for this opportunity.

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