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This Is Your Brain On Gratitude

Paul Jambunathan, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

05-Dec-19 14:00

This Is Your Brain On Gratitude

Researchers have been making connections between the internal experience of gratitude and the external practice of altruism. How does being thankful about things in your own life relate to any selfless concern you may have about the well-being of others? We explore.

Produced by: Juliet Jacobs

Presented by: Juliet Jacobs, Sharmilla Ganesan, Tee Shiao Eek


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