Evolution and Psychiatry
Gurjot Brar, Elena BridgersA monthly collaborative 'journal' dedicated to discussing and exploring how evolutionary science can inform our understanding of psychiatry. We welcome contributions from a wide range of disciplines so please get in touch!
| Platform |  | Pricing | Only free issues | Publishes | Weekly |
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| Issues | 47 | Founded | 3 years ago | Last Issue | 4 months ago |
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The writers behind this newsletter.
Psychiatrist with an interest in Evolution - Founded the Evolution & Psychiatry Substack.
Science writer and content creator with a special fascination in the evolution of human motherhood. How did the hunter-gatherers do it?
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