Explore how evolutionary principles can inform our understanding of mental health disorders

Explore how evolutionary principles can inform our understanding of mental health disorders, psychological resilience, and subjective well-being. Discuss evolutionary theories of mental health, such as the mismatch hypothesis and the evolutionary psychiatry framework, in understanding the mismatch between modern environments and ancestral adaptations that may contribute to mental health problems. Analyze research findings on the evolutionary roots of anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders, as well as the adaptive functions of positive emotions, social support networks, and coping strategies for promoting mental health and well-being in contemporary societies.