November 2017 PMID 28934560

Creativity and Mood Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Christa L Taylor

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15
Peak: 2 in Nov 2019
across 5 sources since Nov 2019

Extended reach

5,560
potential audience

Total likes

50

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Nov 2019 – Apr 2024

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What people are saying

The comments reflect a focus on the complexity of the relationship between mood disorders and creativity, citing the systematic review and meta-analysis and mentioning bipolar disorder's stronger link compared to depression. The tone varies from curiosity to cautious interpretation, emphasizing the nuanced nature of the research findings, which influences the moderate scores.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The posts show mixed reactions; one suggests that bipolar disorder is linked to higher creativity, while another emphasizes complexity and varying research methods, leading to a neutral overall agreement.

InterestModerate interest

Discussions demonstrate curiosity about the relationship between mood disorders and creativity, particularly noting the associations with bipolar disorder, indicating a moderate level of interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Some posts reference the publication directly, mentioning systematic reviews and discussing the nuances of the relationships, which shows a modest level of thoughtful engagement.

ImpactNeutral impact

Overall, the discussions are informative but do not reflect a view that the article has immediately transformative or wide-reaching implications, resulting in a neutral impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The review found that the link between creativity and mood disorders varies depending on the research method used, with different patterns emerging when comparing clinical versus nonclinical groups, creative versus noncreative individuals, and measures of creativity and mood symptoms.
  • The study highlights that the relationship between creativity and mood disorders is complex and influenced by factors like research approach, with significant heterogeneity across studies suggesting different underlying mechanisms.
  • The authors discuss possible theoretical explanations for how creativity and mood disorders might be connected, emphasizing that further research is needed to understand these mechanisms.]

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@RoberttDelaCruz · X

@lamags_ @axlDis Christa Taylor (2017) “Creativity and Mood Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

Jul 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 292 followers View post →
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@meistrephilipos · X

Transtorno bipolar também tá associado com criatividade. Depressão se associa bem mais fracamente. Mas as relações são de U invertido. Quanto maiores os sintomas, menor a criatividade. https://t.co/TWpiX3s1O1

Oct 13, 2021 · 1 like · 2,707 followers View post →

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@tokatti_ · X

とはいえ、無理やり気分を落ち込ませたところで創造性は上がらない https://t.co/ZveugbmgoM #自分用メモ

Apr 6, 2024 · 1 like · 189 followers View post →
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@meistrephilipos · X

Transtorno bipolar também tá associado com criatividade. Depressão se associa bem mais fracamente. Mas as relações são de U invertido. Quanto maiores os sintomas, menor a criatividade. https://t.co/TWpiX3s1O1

Oct 13, 2021 · 1 like · 2,707 followers View post →
Regresión Espuria
@RoberttDelaCruz · X

@lamags_ @axlDis Christa Taylor (2017) “Creativity and Mood Disorder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis”

Jul 21, 2020 · 2 likes · 292 followers View post →
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... 10.1177/1745691617699653. You can't categorically declare they are not linked when the evidence is inconclusive either way. [deleted]. • ...

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