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The science of hugging plus Dr Dawn on youth mental health

Dr Susannah Walker and Emer Dorris on the science of hugging, plus Dr Dawn on a new mental health app, 'Hidden Strength', aimed to help young people.

Dr Susannah Walker, a reader in behavioural neuroscience at Liverpool John Moores University, chats about the science of hugging and human touch alongside Emer Dorris, plus Lynette talks to Dr Dawn about a new app, 'Hidden Strength' which aims to help young people with their mental health.

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56 minutes

Music Played

  • Elton John & Kiki Dee

    Don't Go Breaking My Heart

  • Aretha Franklin & George Michael

    I Knew You Were Waiting

  • Imelda May & Niall McNamee

    Don't Let Me Stand On My Own

  • Ben Sand

    Hug Song

  • Tori Amos

    Cornflake Girl

  • Emma Horan

    Three Words

  • Bicep

    Apricots

Broadcast

  • Tue 11 May 2021 15:04