interactionist approach

• interactionist approach

  this approach acknowledges that a range of biological, psychological and societal factors are involved in the development of schizophrenia. it is argued to be a result of underlying vulnerability and environmental triggers.
• meehls diathesis- stress model

  the diathesis for schizophrenia is entirely genetic and if a person does not have the genetic vulnerability, no amount of stress would lead to schizophrenia. stress for schizophrenia is negative psychological experience and these two together can produce schizophrenia.
• treatment according to the interactionist approach

  as it acknowledges both biological and psychological factors in schizophrenia, combines antipsychotic medication and psychological therapies.