Although the belief that creativity is related to psychopathology is prevalent, empirical
evidence is limited. Research findings relating to mood disorder in particular are mixed …

Although many believe that creativity associates with a vulnerability to psychopathology,
research findings are inconsistent. Here we address this possible linkage between risk of …

Creativity is defined as the ability to generate ideas or products that are both original and in
some way useful or adaptive (Barron, 1969). At the highest level, creative ideas, processes …

The goal of this paper is to briefly review extant findings on bipolar disorder and
entrepreneurship, and then to develop a model of personality traits that might link mania risk …

Creativity and innovation are frequently mentioned as key 21st-century skills for career and
life success. Indeed, recent research provides evidence that the jobs of the future will …

This chapter incorporates the new trends from the literature and determines how much of the
functional model has been confirmed and how much of it needs revising. It summarizes (and …

Researchers have recently turned their focus to a specific area: the links between altered
states of consciousness and creativity. A spectrum of attentional states of consciousness …

Creativity has been conceptualized not just as a measure of artistic ability, but also as an
adaptive trait of everyday innovation. We posit the relevance of “everyday creativity” to the …

Objective Beyond evidence for an association, little is known about the mechanism linking
creativity bipolar spectrum conditions. Theory suggests that ambition, which is heightened in …

Creativity, Trauma, and Resilience is an examination of creativity and its ability to foster
meaning, purpose, and a deeper sense of connection. This is particularly important for …