Popek Popek: Picking Up a Prescription of Mindfulness

Noelle Lim, Presenter and Producer, BFM | Dr Joel Low, clinical psychologist

05-Feb-20 17:00

Popek Popek: Picking Up a Prescription of Mindfulness

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The medical field is looking more seriously into the effects and benefits of mindfulness, and are exploring how it might be prescribed as a form of medical treatment. We speak to a mindfulness teacher as well as a psychologist to get their views on the potential growth of the mindfulness industry.

Produced by: Tasha Fusil

Presented by: Lee Chwi Lynn, Kelvin Yee

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Categories: Personal Development, Social Issues

Tags: Evening Edition, mindfulness, mental health, meditation, medical treatment, health, pscyhology, self care,

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