“Retail therapy” is often used to refer to the practice of shopping to make oneself feel better - and it is certainly something many of us turned to this year to cope with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. But at what point does it become excessive, what are its impacts on our mental health, and how can we manage it?

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Produced by: Sharmilla Ganesan

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Tee Shiao Eek

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Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  The Daily Digest,  COVID-19,  Pandemic,  Holiday Season,  Retail Therapy,  Shopping,  Online Shopping,  Mental Health,