Adding psychotherapy to standard cardiac care after a heart attack improves quality of life, reduces symptoms, and lowers your likelihood of rehospitalization. Article written by Roncella et al.
The Atlantic: Psychology of Lululemon: How Fashion Affects Fitness
Do expensive gym clothes improve our motivation to exercise? According to the theory of “enclothed cognition,” yes. Article written by Jamie Wiebe.
PsyBlog: Depression: 10 Fascinating Insights into a Misunderstood Condition
Ten easy-to-misunderstand features of clinical depression. Article written by Jeremy Dean.
The New Yorker: Why gamers can’t stop playing first-person shooters
Video games provide a sense of control over our fate, which may help reduce stress and depression. Article written by Maria Konnikova.
Salon.com: Sexual adventures in therapy
In therapy, challenging patients’ ideas about long-term relationships. Article written by Julia Query.
http://www.salon.com/2013/02/05/sexual_adventures_in_therapy/