The article discusses how psychological disorders like depression could be better understood through the lens of social evolution rather than purely genetic factors. It emphasizes that while genetic evolution provides the framework for human behavior, social evolution gives context to why these behaviors persist today. The 'social competition theory of depression' suggests that, as social creatures, humans evolved to be sensitive to social hierarchies, impacting emotional health. This sensitivity can lead to depression in modern contexts where social comparisons are prevalent, highlighting the need for a shift in how we perceive and address mental health issues.
Social competition has fundamentally shaped human behavior, impacting our emotional health profoundly, particularly seen in how depression operates within societal contexts.
Understanding depression through social evolution highlights its roots in competition for social status, reshaping our approach to mental health in modern environments.
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