Susceptibility to Mental Illness May Have Helped Humans Adapt over the Millennia.

Authors :: Smith, Dana G.
Source :: Scientific American Mind; May/Jun2019, Vol. 30 Issue 3, p20-22, 3p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :: 2019
Abstract: An interview with professor of life sciences at Arizona State University, Randolph Nesse is presented. Topics discussed include his views on the concept that some mental disorders can be advantageous such as a depressed mood; his thoughts on the disadvantages of treating someone with antidepressants; and his views on the role of genes in depression and schizophrenia.

Subjects :: MENTAL illness
EVOLUTIONARY psychology
HUMAN beings
LIFE sciences
NATURAL selection
EXPERIMENTAL psychology

Language :: English
ISSN :: 15552284
Volume :: 30
Issue :: 3
Database :: Complementary Index
Journal :: Scientific American Mind
Publication Type :: Periodical
Accession number :: 135857594
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican052019-7vlg7yajxfsesbk8ha61ma

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