Stress and Memory: from Mechanisms to Long-Lasting Consequences

摘要: Memories for emotionally arousing and fearful events are remembered well in general. This memory enhancing effect is mediated by stress hormones which released during shortly after exposure to the reflects a highly adaptive process that enables retention of relevant information. However, susceptible individuals, stressful may result post-traumatic disorder (PTSD) where traumatic memories vividly expressed. Stress also has an important influence on brain throughout lifespan. For instance, early postnatal period impairs spatial learning processes but enhances emotional formation later life. Prolonged corticosteroids thought promote hippocampal aging onset Alzheimer’s disease. Understanding how affects therefore crucial understand development stress-related psychopathology. In this chapter, mechanisms underlie effects (early life) as potential approaches target will be addressed.