News on the Couch 25 May on BBC Radio Leeds with Jake Yapp and Chris Powell

This week Chris Powell explores why so many young people become NEETS (not in employment, education or training), and what will help them gain the skills they need to gain their first job. He will also also explain why facial hair is so attractive.

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Friendship, Café Psychologique, 22 May, 8pm Seven Arts LS7

Do you get by with a little help from your friends? Or is friendship more trouble than it’s worth? What do you think friendship is for and is there any chance you might discover it amongst a group of strangers? Andrew Wilson, regular Café Psychologiste, will start the conversation at Café Psychologique on Tuesday 22 May at 8 pm in Seven Arts. You can download full information here:Café Psychologique 22 May 2012

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News on the Couch 18 May on BBC Radio Leeds with Jake Yapp and Chris Powell

The Greek people look set to elect an Anti-Austerity government, but why won’t they accept austerity? And why would removing traffic lights and other road furniture reduce journey time and increase road safety? Chris Powell and Jake Yapp explore the psychology behind this week’s news.

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News on The Couch, 11 May

Following the controversy about the deportation of Abu Qatada, Chris Powell explains to Jake Yapp why we forget things. He will also be explaining why Senators in the USA are proposing to remove the word ‘Lunatic’ from American Legislation, and why the language we use to describe things matters.

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