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Dr. Paul William Andrews is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Psychology at McMaster University's Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour. His research explores the evolutionary basis of depression, positing it as an adaptive emotional response for problem-solving and causal analysis.
- University: McMaster University
- Department: Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour
- Rank: Associate Professor
Key research areas include evolutionary psychology, cognitive sciences, and mental health. He investigates the serotonin system's evolution and antidepressants' long-term effects on cardiovascular health and mortality.
Recent publications span topics like analytical rumination in depression (2021), antidepressant tolerance mechanisms (2021), and evolutionary perspectives on grief-related rumination (2021). His 2024 work introduces experimental paradigms for depressive syndromes.
Teaching focuses on courses such as Evolution and Mental Health (PSYCH 3EV3) and Motivation and Emotion (PSYCH 3M03). His academic background combines biology (PhD, University of New Mexico) with earlier degrees in aerospace engineering and law.
