Limbic System

<p>Long-term memories, Emotions, Motivation, Cognition, Behavior</p>

<p>Limbic dysfunction and (HPA) axis dysregulation are key features of Affective Disorders. Affective disorders are mood disorders. The main types of affective disorders are depression, bipolar disorder, and anxiety disorder Limbic system mechanisms of stress regulation: Hypothalamo-pituitary-adrenocortical axis. Progress in Neuro-Psychopharmacology &amp; Biological Psychiatry 29 (2005) 1201 &ndash; 1213. James P. Herman, Michelle M. Ostrander, Nancy K. Mueller, Helmer Figueiredo . Dept of Psychiatry, Psychiatry North, ML 0506 2170 East Galbraith Road, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Cincinnati, OH, Dept of Cell Biology, Neurobiology and Anatomy, University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, Reading, OH</p>