Now there’s evidence that this pain may actually be beneficial, according to Dr Paul Keedwell, a leading British psychiatrist from the Institute of Psychiatry, London. Far from being a sign of human weakness, depression, says Keedwell, sparks creativity, and plays an important role in evolution. It brings misery to sufferers, but could also make them tougher, more resilient, and willing to examine themselves. In short, depression could be good for the soul.
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