A holistic interdisciplinary framework for understanding the human experience in terms of the influence of biological, psychological and social factors
Biological factors
Internal genetic and/or physiological based factors
Hormones
Sleep
Nutrition
Genes
Psychological factors
Internal factors pertaining to an individual's mental processes
Cognition
Attitudes/Beliefs
Personality
Self-esteem
Emotions
Thoughts
Beliefs
Attitudes
Social factors
External factors relating to an individual's interactions with others and their external environment
Interpersonal relationships
Cultural norms
Family environment
Mental wellbeing
Individual's current psychological state, including thinking, processing information, and regulating emotions
An individual may be considered to have high levels of mental wellbeing depending on their ability to function day-to-day, have stable patterns of mood, and cope with and overcome the pressures of life (resilience)
Low levels of mental wellbeing can be improved by addressing a combination of biological, psychological and social factors
High levels of mental wellbeing cannot be attained if only one factor of the biopsychosocial model is focused on
