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Summary: A new study reveals that magicians are less likely to face mental health challenges compared to other creative individuals like musicians and comedians. While creativity has often been linked to mental health issues, this research challenges that notion.
The study measured the psychological traits of 195 magicians and found that they scored lower on key measures of psychosis, making them unique among creative groups. Magicians’ mental health profiles are most similar to mathematicians and scientists, shedding light on the complex relationship between creativity and mental disorders.
https://neurosciencenews.com/magicians-mental-health-25222/
- Magicians, unlike many other creative groups, show lower scores on psychotic traits, indicating a lower likelihood of mental disorders.
- The precision and high-stakes nature of magic performances contribute to the unique characteristics of magicians in relation to their mental health.
- Magicians are distinct in that they both create and perform their own magic tricks, setting them apart from other creative professions.
Summary: A new study reveals that magicians are less likely to face mental health challenges compared to other creative individuals like musicians and comedians. While creativity has often been linked to mental health issues, this research challenges that notion.
The study measured the psychological traits of 195 magicians and found that they scored lower on key measures of psychosis, making them unique among creative groups. Magicians’ mental health profiles are most similar to mathematicians and scientists, shedding light on the complex relationship between creativity and mental disorders.
https://neurosciencenews.com/magicians-mental-health-25222/