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Journaling Could Help You Cope with the Pandemic

Shaleen Chrisanne, Clinical Psychologist

18-Nov-20 14:30

Journaling Could Help You Cope with the Pandemic

How many of you kept a diary as a kid, and still do today? With COVID-19 forcing us to stay at home more, being left alone with our own thoughts has inspired many to start journaling to process what they’re going through. We take a look at why writing down our thoughts can benefit our mental health and how you can start.

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Produced by: Lim Sue Ann

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek, Sharmilla Ganesan


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Tags:  The Bigger Picture,  The Daily Digest,  COVID-19,  Pandemic,  Journaling,  Diary,  Mental Health,  Therapy,  Therapeutic, 


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