Creating More Mindful Hospitals, Communities And Raising Healthier Younger Generation With Dr. Dzung Vo

Modern medicine has saved lives and extended our lifespan over the centuries.  However, what can be done medicine does not respond to human suffering? How can we deal with pain and illness when it can’t be fixed?  Watch this inspiring conversation with Dr. Dzung Vo, MD.  He is a pediatrician specializing in Adolescent Medicine, and founding Director of the BC Children’s Hospital Centre for Mindfulness, in Vancouver.  Dr. Vo is the author of The Mindful Teen and co-developed with Dr. Jake Locke, the Mindful Awareness and Resilience for Adolescent (MARS-A).  He also developed a Mindful Healing course for health care providers.  He shares the challenges of the current overdose crisis and the vision for more mindfulness in medicine, as well as creating mindful hospitals. ➡️ You can reach Dr. Dzung Vo through https://www.mindfulnessforteens.com/ or https://www.bcchr.ca/dvoYou can watch this episode on YouTube -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BV8yRqYva_w&t=143s 🌿 Stay ConnectedJoin our free newsletter for upcoming mindfulness sessions, retreats, programs, resources, and other opportunities:https://centreformindfulness.ca/About Pause to ElevateSubscribe to Pause to Elevate so you don't miss upcoming conversations about mindfulness, psychology, and human flourishing.DisclaimerContent provided by Dr. Kasim Al-Mashat is intended solely for informational and educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional medical or mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Although Dr. Al-Mashat is a Licensed Psychologist in British Columbia, Canada, viewing, listening to, or reading this content does not establish a therapeutic relationship. Please consult an appropriate health professionals regarding your individual circumstances.Full Disclaimer & Privacy:https://centreformindfulness.ca/privacy-policy/If you have an emergency please call 911 or visit the Emergency Dept at your Local Hospital. You can also call the Crisis Centre in your region. If you are in Canada, the number is 1-800-784-2433 (24 hrs/day - 7 days/week). If you are in the United States, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255, open 24/7, with free and confidential support for people in distress with prevention and crisis resourc...