Evolutionary Psychiatry Debate Day, August 31st, Cambridge

The Evolutionary Psychiatry Debate Day, on August 31st at the University of Cambridge, and organised via the newly established Foundation for Evolution and Mental Health, will be this summer’s primary opportunity for both newcomers and those with longstanding interest in the field to meet, discuss critical ideas, and be exposed to debates of central importance to evolutionary psychiatry.

The two motions up for debate are:

‘Most Depression is a Functional Signal’ and ‘The Future of Evolutionary Psychiatry is in Theory and Explanation, Not Clinical Application’.

Attending as front-of-house debaters are Professor Leif Kennair, Dr. James Turner, Dr. Adam Hunt, and others with a range of expertise in evolutionary psychiatry.

There will also be an emphasis on significant EdTech-enabled audience participation for those who are interested in contributing to the discussion, as well as plenty of breaks for coffee, snacks, chit-chat, and a pizza lunch delivered from Aromi, the best Italian restaurant in Cambridge!

At a later date, we will also be organising an optional dinner for attendees who would like to stay on and spend more time with the speakers.

Deadline for booking your space is 14th July! Spaces are limited and likely to fill, so book now at this link to avoid disappointment!

For travel plans: start time will be 10:15am, finish by 5
For queries, contact us at evolutionandmentalhealth {at} gmail.com