Archive - Evolution and Psychiatry

Some Common Misconceptions

Dr Paul St John Smith reflects on his personal journey and unpacks some of the most common misconceptions surrounding evolution-based thinking in…

Jun 30 •

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May 2025

Celebrating Two Years of Growth and the Launch of Nessays

It’s hard to believe we started the Evolution & Psychiatry Substack 2 years ago this month!

May 26 •

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April 2025

Why do Humans use Drugs? Part 2 (Alcohol)

Dr Gurjot Brar adapts his essay which was presented before the Addictions Faculty of The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland. Edited by Prof. Henry…

Apr 28 •

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March 2025

Intentional Germline Modification & Evolution

Featured guest article by Dr Ben Griffin

Mar 31 •

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February 2025

A Conversation with Robin Dunbar

Edited by Henry O'Connell and Gurjot Brar

Feb 26 •

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January 2025

The People's Game: Evolutionary Perspectives on the Behavioural Neuroscience of Football Fandom

A summary of the recently published article, an essay by Dr. Matt Butler, and an insightful interview.

Jan 29 •

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On Review & Reflection

The founders/editors, Gurjot and Henry reflect on and review milestones and articles for the Substack to date

Jan 1 •

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December 2024

6th International Symposium at the Royal College of Psychiatrists, UK

Dr Gurjot Brar writes about the recent flagship event for the field

Dec 18, 2024 •

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November 2024

The Hypercuriosity Theory of ADHD

An Interview with Anne-Laure Le Cunff by Gurjot Brar

Nov 13, 2024 •

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October 2024

4th Oct 2024 - 3 Irish triumphs for Evolutionary Psychiatry

Written by Dr Gurjot Brar and edited by Prof. Henry O'Connell

Oct 21, 2024 •

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Personality Disorders - Clinical Case Series #10

Adapted/Edited by Dr Gurjot Brar from "Evolution and Psychiatry: Clinical Cases" by Prof. Henry O'Connell

Oct 9, 2024 •

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September 2024

Why do Humans use Drugs? - Part 1

Dr Gurjot Brar adapts his essay which was presented before the Addictions Faculty of The College of Psychiatrists of Ireland. Edited by Prof. Henry…

Sep 16, 2024 •

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