基于大脑机制的亲子教养（翻译二十 二）

 Since the hippocampus is quite sensitive to stress hormones such as cortisol and to excitatory brain chemicals such as glutamate, it is a part of your brain that can be harmed by too much stress reactivity (McEwen, 2004).

海马对应激激素，如皮质醇和谷氨酸等兴奋性脑化学物质非常敏感，因此它会因过度的压力反应而受损。

Poor hippocampal functioning and even structural changes to this region are common features of many psychiatric disorders, from depression and anxiety to posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and schizophrenia.

许多精神疾病，从抑郁和焦虑到创伤后应激障碍(PTSD)和精神分裂症的共同特征都是海马功能低下，甚至伴有该区域的结构改变

Protecting the hippocampus in early development is very important goal from the perspective of promoting healthy brain growth and resilient functioning.

从促进健康大脑生长和恢复功能的角度来看，保护早期发育中的海马体是非常重要的目标。

Since the amygdala is closely connected to, and interacts with, the hippocampus, overactivation of the amygdala can be a source of toxic effects on the functioning, growth, and structure of the hippocampus.

由于杏仁核与海马体紧密相连，并且与海马体相互作用，杏仁核的过度活化可能会对海马的功能、生长和结构产生有害影响。

BOTTOM LINE: In parenting terms, the hippocampus helps us put parenting experiences in perspective, manage stress, learn from our experiences, make new brain cells, and create rich memories of being with our children.

在养育的角度来说，海马帮助我们正确看待育儿经验，管理压力，经验中学习，形成新的脑细胞，并创造和孩子在一起的丰富记忆。