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Evolving Psychiatry

Adam Hunt
Evolutionary Psychiatry
Mental Health
Autism
Depression
Evolutionary Psychology
Schizophrenia
D-Side Framework
Mental Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Evolutionary Psychopathology
Simon Baron Cohen
Bernie Crespi
Marco Del Giudice
Psychological Traits
Neurodiversity
Psychopathology
Life History Strategies
Cognitive Traits
Darwinism
Philosophy Of Science

Evolutionary psychiatry offers evolutionary explanations for the range of mental health conditions identified by psychiatry today. The Evolving Psychiatry podcast provides interviews, insights and an introduction to evolutionary psychiatry, with guest appearances from leading academics and psychiatrists.

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James Turner
Post-doctoral researcher at Umeå University, with interests in cognitive science and evolutionary theory.
Umeå University
Episode: Most Depression is Not a Disorder | James Turner | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #49
Dr. Tom Carpenter
Specialist Registrar in Psychiatry and Honorary Clinical Lecturer
University of Glasgow
Episode: Evolutionary Explanations' Impact | Tom Carpenter | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #48
Leif Kennair
Professor of Personality Psychology and Clinical Psychologist
Norwegian University of Science and Technology
Episode: Modern Dating and Negative Thinking | Leif Kennair | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #47
Dr. Marco Del Giudice
Associate professor in the Department of Life Sciences at the University of Trieste, Italy, specializing in evolutionary psychopathology and attachment theory.
University of Trieste, Italy
Episode: Personality and Psychopathology | Marco Del Giudice | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #39
Dr. Hans Schroder
Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Michigan, interested in the narratives surrounding mental health problems and treatment.
University of Michigan
Episode: Depression as a Functional Signal | Hans Schroder | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #31
Justin Garson
Professor of Philosophy at Hunter College, author, and advocate for evolutionary psychiatry
City University of New York
Episode: Reframing Madness | Justin Garson | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #30

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Adam Hunt
Host of the Evolving Psychiatry Podcast

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4.8 out of 5 stars from 37 ratings
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    While prepping to lecture DNP class, I listened to the PTSD episode.

    Fascinating!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DM Flynn
    United States2 months ago
  • Our understanding of mental illness is evolving

    Fascinating approach to psychiatry and a well produced podcast. The host is both knowledgeable about his subject and engaging with guests. Top stuff!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas-88
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Modern Dating and Negative Thinking | Leif Kennair | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #47
Q: What is your perspective on modern dating and mental health?
Modern dating apps contribute to a reproductive crisis, as they create challenges for forming long-term relationships while increasing the number of single individuals.
Modern Dating and Negative Thinking | Leif Kennair | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #47
Q: Could you explain the fit between the theoretical approach for hypothesis generation in evolutionary psychology and practical clinical work?
There is a split because while the hypotheses in evolutionary psychology offer good predictions, applying those theories to personality differences and clinical conditions is far less certain.
Reconsidering ADHD | Annie Swanepoel | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #51
Q: How do you think we can improve our understanding and approach to ADHD in psychiatry?
A broader understanding of evolutionary perspectives can reduce stigma and promote better therapeutic relationships by viewing children as fitting within their environments rather than as disordered.
Reconsidering ADHD | Annie Swanepoel | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #51
Q: What is your experience been of using these evolutionary explanations in your clinical practice?
Using evolutionary explanations has provided clarity in determining when to medicate children and how to adapt their environments to better fit their needs.
Schizophrenia and Shamanism | Joe Polimeni | Evolving Psychiatry Podcast #29
Q: What do you think are the most significant aspects of your hypothesis?
The hypothesis states that the same genetic factors that lead to schizophrenia also predispose individuals to become shamans in tribal societies.

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The content focuses on the application of evolutionary perspectives in understanding various mental health conditions. Topics extensively explored include depression, ADHD, evolutionary psychiatry, and the interplay between mental health and societal factors. Through discussions with experts in the field, the content sheds light on how traditional views of mental disorders may be challenged by contemporary understanding, emphasizing the importance of considering both biological and environmental influences on mental health. Noteworthy is the podcast's unique approach to engaging with complex psychological concepts and their relevance in today's rapidly evolving society.

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