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"Evolutionary Psychopathology: A Unified Approach" (Illustrated Edition) is a comprehensive book that presents an integrative framework for understanding mental disorders through the lens of evolutionary theory. Written by Dr. Marco Del Giudice, this approach combines insights from evolutionary biology, psychology, and psychopathology to explain why mental disorders exist and how they might have evolved as by-products of adaptive processes. The book challenges traditional views of mental illness by proposing that many psychological disorders could be understood as exaggerated expressions of traits that were once advantageous for survival in our ancestral environments. For example, anxiety might be an overactive defense mechanism that was beneficial for avoiding danger in the past, but today manifests as a maladaptive disorder. The unified approach emphasizes the importance of considering the role of natural selection, life history theory, and environmental factors in shaping both normal and abnormal psychological traits. Illustrated with diagrams and case studies, the book provides an in-depth analysis of disorders such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and personality disorders, offering a novel perspective for researchers, clinicians, and students interested in the evolutionary roots of mental health.