All in the Mind - Is ‘are you ok?’ a good question and how your eyes give away memory precision
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Are you ok?
It’s a question that might be at the front of your mind during a traumatic event. But how helpful is it and can it even make matters worse? We answer a very intriguing listener question.
And in the studio with Claudia is Catherine Loveday, Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience, who’s excited about a study that has uncovered a fascinating way of measuring just how precise our memory is. Clue: It’s all about the eyes.
We also reveal the latest finalist in the All in the Mind awards. This week it's Dr Rajeev Kumar who was nominated by Holly Batyka-Berry for his support through Holly's experiences of severe postnatal depression.
The awards take place at the BBC Radio Theatre in London on 18 June and there is a ballot for free tickets which closes at midday on 31 May. You can enter online by going to www.bbc.co.uk/showsandtours/shows.
If you’d like information on sources of support for post-natal depression do go to bbc.co.uk/actionline
Presenter: Claudia Hammond
Producer: Gerry Holt and Hannah Fisher
Studio Manager: Bob Nettles
Production Coordintator: Siobhan Maguire
Content Editor: Glyn Tansley
Published on Tuesday, 13th May 2025.
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