MediaCityUK's video: SPOTLIGHT ON The power of audio on mental health with BBC Radio One s Katie Thistleton Dr Radha

‘Spotlight On’ invites experts from the media, creative and digital sectors to share their stories and skills with the MediaCityUK community. Recorded LIVE earlier this year to mark Mental Health Awareness Week in partnership with the BBC and Audio Always, and supported by The University of Salford, we’re delighted to invite you to join a conversation about the power of radio and podcasts in supporting mental health with BBC Radio 1 Life Hack presenters, Katie Thistleton and Dr Radha. Katie and Dr Radha’s podcast, ‘Life Hacks’, is getting record listening figures during Coronavirus times. And along with Cel Spellman, Katie's live Life Hacks show on BBC Radio 1 encourages young people across the UK to open up about their feelings. But when downloads of House Party and Zoom are through the roof, why is audio such an important medium in communicating about mental health? And what tips and tricks can we learn from Katie and Dr Radha about what to do if lockdown is getting you down? The event is chaired by Stuart Morgan, Managing Director of Audio Always, an award-winning audio production company based at MediaCityUK. Settle down for what is an inspiring and upbeat 40 minutes, aimed at supporting our MediaCityUK community - particularly anyone who may be feeling a little lost at the moment. This event is in partnership with the BBC and Audio Always, and is supported by The University of Salford. BBC Radio 1’s Life Hacks is produced for the BBC by Audio Always from MediaCityUK.