
Evolution
Depression's Evolutionary Roots
Perhaps depression is not a malfunction but a mental adaptation that focuses the mind to better solve complex problems
Perhaps depression is not a malfunction but a mental adaptation that focuses the mind to better solve complex problems
Two scientists suggest that depression is not a malfunction, but a mental adaptation that brings certain cognitive advantages
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