Dr. Bassam Khoury, ECP, Interviewed by CBC Kids News for Mental Health Week

CBC Kids News contributor Sabrina Erin interviewed Dr. Bassam Khoury, ECP, for Mental Health Week, to learn about what compassion actually means and how it can make a difference in kids' lives.

Dr. Khoury is an Associate Professor in ECP and he heads the McGill Mindfulness Research Lab, where he and his team conduct research on advancing the theory, research, and applications of mindfulness and compassion.

The global aim of the research is to make a deep lasting change on both individuals and societies by embracing new ways of interacting with oneself, other people, and the natural environment including animals through the practices of mindfulness and compassion.