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Psychology in the pub: Transexuality beyond the tabloids: science and real life

What is it? Psychology in the Pub is an open event held in Sheffield. Psychologists, therapists and other experts from around the country bring you the latest psychological insights into everyday life. A short presentation will be given followed by interactive discussion in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.

Topics include popular aspects of psychology such as happiness, social networking, parapsychology, pornography, deception, and mindfulness.

Everyone welcome, no background in psychology necessary, but A level and undergraduate students are also encouraged.

When is it?
Date: 12th April 2012
Time: 7.30pm
Location: The Showroom café/bar opposite Sheffield Train Station

What’s it about?
Transsexuality beyond the tabloids: Science and real life
Transsexuality, more commonly called trans, is increasingly portrayed in the media in ways which perhaps do not reflect the reality of trans people's lives. Similarly, the treatment to change trans people's bodies so they are in line with their minds, and the science underlying this, is also commonly misunderstood. At this event, Christina Richards ‐ senior specialist psychology associate at the largest NHS Gender Identity Clinic in the UK - will present the current science regarding trans people

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start date: 
Thursday, 12 April, 2012 - 19:30
end date: 
Thursday, 12 April, 2012 - 21:30

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