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More Evidence Linking Creativity, Mental Illness

(10/25/2012)

More Evidence Linking Creativity, Mental Illness
HealthDay News

October 17, 2012

A large new study adds to evidence linking creativity and mental illness. The findings also suggest that to safeguard the positive traits associated with mental illness, new approaches to treatment might be considered, the researchers said.

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Keywords: evidence, linking, creativity, mental illness

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