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Christa L Taylor

Postdoctoral Research Associate, Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence

Christa L. Taylor, PhD is a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the Yale University Center for Emotional Intelligence.

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Black and white photo of a woman and man sitting at an outdoor table, engaging in conversation with food and drink in front of them.

essayMood and emotion

The myth of ‘mad’ genius

The Romantic stereotype that creativity is enhanced by a mood disorder is dangerous, and dissolves under careful scrutiny

Christa L Taylor