The body’s response to being excluded – and how we might use that to ward of depression

Researchers found that when people are left out of a group, their body temperature drops. But holding a warm cup not only made them feel less excluded, it made them feel more social. Perhaps they should serve hot chocolate at school dances?

Getting the Cold Shoulder (NY Times article)

Matt Case LPC - Dec 10, 2012 | Mind & Body, Mood & Emotion, Relationships and relating