How one lawyer discovered the unexpected rewards of doing good

Working with a mental health charity has enriched the writer’s life.

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Studies show that volunteering can reduce symptoms of depression and increase life satisfaction.

Studies show that volunteering can reduce symptoms of depression and increase life satisfaction.

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Jeffery Tan

Often, we believe that doing good for the community is a one-way street in which the beneficiary gains. However, the journey for those doing good can be very rewarding, in ways that are not always obvious.

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