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Zenodo
2025
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.16834528 |
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- <p>We're exploring a new way of thinking about mental illness, moving beyond the traditional idea of a simple "chemical imbalance." This model, titled "The Literal Losing of the Mind," proposes that mental health disorders are better understood as a breakdown in the mind's core cognitive functions. Specifically, it focuses on the relationship between fluid intelligence (g_F)—our ability to think flexibly and adapt—and crystallized intelligence (g_C)—our accumulated knowledge and learned behaviors.<br>The core thesis is that mental illness arises from a profound and pathological imbalance between these two intellectual pillars. When g_C becomes too dominant, we get locked into rigid, fearful cycles, unable to use our g_F to adapt or re-evaluate. Conversely, when g_F runs wild without the grounding of g_C, the mind becomes unmoored from reality, creating delusional connections. This framework provides a powerful, cognitive lens for understanding the subjective experience of feeling mentally "lost" or trapped, offering a new path to both diagnosis and therapeutic intervention.</p>