Do primitive tribes deal with mental illness in similar levels and rates as more “advanced” societies? Seems unlikely.

@ceoln For one thing, I get the feeling that they would be more open to a broader concept of what is normal. But fundamentally I just think much of our problems are self made. Not that we make them up, but that they are a product of our dysfunctional society.

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That's possible... also we live a lot longer I think. I wonder if there is anthropology on the subject.

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