Evolutionary Theory of Psychological Healing

There are many informal and formal methods for psychological healing that we can all use: relatives and friends offering support, neighbors and fellow peers sharing their griefs and worries, religious leaders taking care of members of their communities, mental health specialists as well as non-specialists who treat their patients. This begs the fundamental question why people provide psychological support to each other. Let’s learn more about evolutionary theory for psychological healing.

What is the evolutionary history of consoling and emotional support that are common across time and people? evolutionary theory of psychological healing are foundational to psychological healing as well as psychosocial support. Evolutionary medicine has made significant contributions to understanding why we get sick, both for mental and physical illnesses, as well as understanding the evolutionary origins and distressing emotions. Evolutionary theory has not been applied in a comprehensive way to understand why and how people console each other when they are distressed. Evolutionary medicine, medical anthropology, and social neuroscience are all well-equipped to answer Why Do We Heal One Another in times of emotional distress. Understanding the evolutionary roots of psychological healing, and specifically interpersonal regulation of emotions, can help us better serve people suffering from psychological distress or people with other mental disorders.

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