The Implications of an Evolutionary Perspective on Mental Health Promotion

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The Implications of an Evolutionary Perspective on Mental Health Promotion

Although Darwin formulated his theory of evolution in the nineteenth century, it is only recently that evolutionary theories have penetrated medicine (Nesse & Williams, 1995) and health promotion (Eaton, Strassman et al, 2002). This paper examines the implications of an evolutionary perspective...

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Main Authors:	Joyce, Andrew, Howat, Peter, Maycock, Bruce
Format:	Journal Article
Published:	The Clifford Beers Foundation 2005
Subjects:	Evolution - Prevention - Depression - Cardiovascular Disease
Online Access:	http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.11937/11862

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