As measured by a five-factor personality inventory, persons high on extraversion appear to have stronger immune systems than those higher on conscientiousness.
PsychCentral: Psychotherapy Cuts Suicide Risk by 26 Percent
A multi-year review of records recently found that talk therapy substantially reduced a patient’s risk of suicide or self-harm. Article written by John M. Grohol, PsyD.
http://psychcentral.com/news/2014/11/24/psychotherapy-drops-suicide-risk-by-26/77766.html
PsyBlog: The 8 Most Unexpected Advantages of Anxiety
Eight positive, often counterintuitive aspects of anxiety.
http://www.spring.org.uk/2014/12/the-8-most-unexpected-advantages-of-anxiety.php
The New York Times: The Accidents of Psychoanalysis
An analyst gains understanding into a patient’s painful family relationships through “accidental” occurrences in her life. Article written by Jamieson Webster.
http://opinionator.blogs.nytimes.com/2014/12/06/the-accidents-of-psychoanalysis/
Business Insider: Scientists have found a surprising key to happy relationships
Constructive support in good times — rather than through hard times — supports longstanding relationship happiness. Article written by Lauren F. Friedman.
http://www.businessinsider.com/keys-to-a-happy-relationship-2014-12