Learning & education: Holobiont
Derived from the Greek term holos meaning whole or entire, the concept of a holobiont was initially defined by Dr. Lynn Margulis in her 1991 book, "Symbiosis as a Source of Evolutionary Innovation." As with most things, the definition has evolved considerably in the intervening years.
All of us are faced with challenging life experiences and elements of mental adversity, from both internal and external sources. Research literature is filled with examples of children and adults who, in the face of considerable psychological stress, displayed minimal changes in emotional well-being or behavioral disturbances [1]. There are, of course, many more that have not been so lucky.
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