This course gives an overview of Evolutionary Psychopathology and presents how this discipline can increase our understanding of the causes and nature of mental illness. It covers the fundamentals of evolutionary psychology, evolutionary theories of various mental disorders, as well as clinical implications of such advances. Topics include fundamentals and critical concepts in evolutionary psychology, evolutionary theories of anxiety, depression, psychoses, personality disorders, and other DSM diagnoses, as well as evolutionary-driven psychological interventions, such as Cognitive Evolutionary Therapy.
- Teacher: Cezar Giosan