Affective temperaments in mental health and mood disorders

Temperament includes genetic-bio logical components of behavior that include mood, the way emotional reaction in terms speed, intensity, duration and type reaction, relationship to environment, sensitivity external stimuli. Attempts classify temperaments date back time Ancient Greece, while modern concept temperament is based on work Kraepelin Kretschmer. Hagop Akiskal continued development divided types affective into: depressive, hyperthymic, cyclothymic, irritable anxious temperament. In a healthy population, represents an important, biological, basis personality. However, dominant are thought potentially lie continuum between reactivity disorders. Also, accentuated form can represent subclinical manifestations disorders, as well precursors for emergence these Based strong genetic neurochemical foundations, have developed persisted throughout evolution because they carry distinct evolutionary social advantages. Thus, addition pathological, temperamental characteristics also adaptive value. Additional research understanding disorders opposed their categorical classification, with respect transitional forms take from mental health would contribute not only better life man, but timely, targeted treatment various psychopathological forms.