Description
Discover the compelling insights of 'Good Reasons for Bad Feelings,' a revolutionary exploration by evolutionary medicine expert Randolph Nesse. This B-format paperback, published by Penguin UK in 2020, delves into the intricate relationship between mental health and evolutionary biology. With an ISBN of 9780141984919 and spanning 384 pages, this book challenges the traditional notions of mental illness by posing a groundbreaking question: why does natural selection leave us all with fragile minds?
Nesse draws from his extensive clinical experience and the latest research in evolutionary psychology to explain the critical role negative emotions play in our lives. Understand how anxiety can serve as a protective mechanism in threatening situations, yet often becomes disproportionate and debilitating. Learn how feelings of low mood function to redirect our efforts away from unattainable goals, though they can spirally into deeper depressive states.
Filled with engaging anecdotes and scientific explanations, 'Good Reasons for Bad Feelings' is essential reading for anyone curious about the complexities of human emotions, mental wellness, and evolutionary adaptation. Whether a mental health advocate, student, or curious reader, this book offers valuable perspectives on how to navigate the intricacies of the mind and explore new approaches to alleviating suffering. Join the conversation about mental resilience and the evolutionary underpinnings of our emotional landscape.
Nesse draws from his extensive clinical experience and the latest research in evolutionary psychology to explain the critical role negative emotions play in our lives. Understand how anxiety can serve as a protective mechanism in threatening situations, yet often becomes disproportionate and debilitating. Learn how feelings of low mood function to redirect our efforts away from unattainable goals, though they can spirally into deeper depressive states.
Filled with engaging anecdotes and scientific explanations, 'Good Reasons for Bad Feelings' is essential reading for anyone curious about the complexities of human emotions, mental wellness, and evolutionary adaptation. Whether a mental health advocate, student, or curious reader, this book offers valuable perspectives on how to navigate the intricacies of the mind and explore new approaches to alleviating suffering. Join the conversation about mental resilience and the evolutionary underpinnings of our emotional landscape.