Similarities and differences in concepts of mental life among adults and children in five cultures.
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DOI: 10.1038/s41562-021-01184-8
Abstract: How do concepts of mental life vary across cultures? By asking simple questions about humans, animals and other entities - for example, 'Do beetles get hungry? Remember things? Feel love?' - we reconstructed concepts of… read more here.
Keywords: concepts mental; mental life; among adults; adults children ... See more keywords
Ill-defined: Concepts of mental health and illness are becoming broader, looser, and more benign
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DOI: 10.1177/10398562221077898
Abstract: Objectives We argue that mental health-related concepts have become degraded within professional circles and in the wider community. We identify three trends: concept creep, the rise of broad umbrella concepts (e.g. distress and trauma), and… read more here.
Keywords: health; ill defined; illness; defined concepts ... See more keywords