Why different artists throughout history, like composer Robert Schumann, suffered mood disorders?
When people are in a meditative mode, they may become more creative, sometimes depressed.
Or both.
Research shows that when people are in a deep thinking mode, they are more likely to be depressed.
Which means, by the way. that deep thinking is the most unnatural state.
Imagine you are thinking about something again, and again, and again, about what's happening to you (and to the world) -- naturally are at risk of depression,
One more contributing factor is our sensitivity.
Creative people develop a deep sensitivity to colors, sounds, and emotions.
Naturally, those people worry about things that other people don't worry, and this leads to depression.
Will this view help manage and detect mental illness?.