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@MISC{Ma_apsychological,
author = {Peter Kinderman Ma},
title = {A psychological model of mental disorder},
year = {}
}
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Abstract
A psychological model of mental disorder A coherent conceptualisation of the role of psychological factors is of great importance in understanding mental disorder. Academic papers and professional reports alluding to psychological models of the aetiology of mental disorder are becoming increasingly common, and there is evidence of a marked policy shift towards the provision of psychological therapies and interventions. This paper discusses the relationship between biological, social and psychological factors in the causation and treatment of mental disorder. It argues that simple biological reductionism is not scientifically justified, and also that the specific role of psychological processes within the biopsychosocial model requires further elaboration. The biopsychosocial model is usually interpreted as implying that biological, social and psychological factors are co-equal partners in the aetiology of mental disorder. The psychological model of mental disorder presented here suggests that disruption or dysfunction in psychological processes is a final common pathway in the development of mental disorder. These processes include, but are not limited to, cognitive processes. The model proposes that biological and environmental factors, together with a person‟s personal experiences, lead to mental disorder through their conjoint effects on these psychological processes. Implications for research, interventions and policy are discussed. 192 words Key words: psychological processes, biopsychosocial model, biological reductionismA psychological model of mental disorder Page 3 A psychological model of mental disorder
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mental disorder psychological model psychological process biopsychosocial model psychological factor professional report understanding mental disorder co-equal partner academic paper marked policy shift coherent conceptualisation biological reductionisma psychological model great importance person personal experience conjoint effect final common pathway cognitive process mental disorder page simple biological reductionism specific role environmental factor word key word psychological therapy
