Author: Loren Soeiro

New developments in neuroscience shed light on the way the human brain represents emotions, holding them constant across various situations.

http://machineslikeus.com/news/exploring-how-brain-processes-emotions

Imaginary dialogue between patient and therapist, illustrating the concept of depression as internalized anger.  Article written by Aaron Karmin.

http://blogs.psychcentral.com/anger/2014/06/depression-do-you-suppress-your-anger/

Studies find a connection between the quality of social relationships and health, including heart disease.  

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/06/140625132625.htm?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+sciencedaily+%28Latest+Science+News+–+ScienceDaily%29

The role of honesty in building solid relationships.  Article written by Chantal M. Gagnon, Ph.D. LMHC.

http://psychcentral.com/blog/archives/2014/06/26/the-secret-to-great-relationships-of-any-kind/

Experiments with rats suggests that exposure to cortisol — a stress hormone — interferes with short-term memory processes.  Article written by Dr. Jeremy Dean.

http://www.spring.org.uk/2014/06/how-long-term-stress-affects-short-term-memory.php?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+PsychologyBlog+%28PsyBlog%29