Episode Synopsis "Ep 008: Gira Patel - The Psychological and Social Impact of the Pandemic"

Dr Owens and Gira Patel discuss the psychological and social impact of COVID-19. Gira discusses her recent compulsory quarantine in Penny’s Bay. She describes the personal impact and the tools and strategies from her practice which helped her to navigate both quarantine and COVID-19.

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