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Steven Hollon, PhD: An Evolutionary Perspective on Depression

The External Medicine Podcast

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Understanding Clinical Depression and Its Evolution

This chapter explores the changing definitions and diagnostic criteria of clinical depression as per the DSM. It examines the distinction between unipolar and bipolar depression, their genetic underpinnings, and gender prevalence, while also addressing the implications of evolutionary biology on mental health. The discussion further critiques existing classification systems and the dual nature of rumination in the context of depression.

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