Monkeypox misinformation and stigma
Claudia discusses concerns about monkeypox misinformation and stigma with Andy Seale from the World Health Organisation.
Claudia discusses concerns about monkeypox misinformation and stigma with Andy Seale, Senior Strategic Advisor, department of HIV, hepatitis and sexually transmitted infections at the World Health Organisation.
How psychologists are trialling a radio drama for tackling external and domestic insurgent attacks in Burkina Faso. Associate Professor Rezarta Bilali explains why the drama was needed.
Plus Claudia hears of a new study on whether growing up in a city, town or countryside might impact our navigation skills, and visits the Chelsea Flower Show in London to examine the evidence for how much of an effect gardening might have on a person’s mental health.
Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Erika Wright
(Picture: Monkeypox virus. Photo credit: Kontekbrothers/Getty Images.)
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