Validity of the biopsychosocial model in contemporary psychiatry
The biopsychosocial model (BPSM) has been the foundation of psychiatric practice since it was first conceived four decades ago. However, recent advances in technology have led mental health professionals, as a fraternity, to turn to a purely biomedical model of disease, and remedy. We trace the line...
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doaj-62ba2b6acc714c10b86ac8f83b7bdd3e2020-12-02T10:07:31ZengWolters Kluwer Medknow Publications Annals of Indian Psychiatry2588-83582588-83662020-01-014221922210.4103/aip.aip_47_20Validity of the biopsychosocial model in contemporary psychiatryJoel PhilipVinu CherianThe biopsychosocial model (BPSM) has been the foundation of psychiatric practice since it was first conceived four decades ago. However, recent advances in technology have led mental health professionals, as a fraternity, to turn to a purely biomedical model of disease, and remedy. We trace the lineage of the BPSM, examine its validity in today's scenario, and argue for the urgent need to reintegrate this model in current and future practice.http://www.anip.co.in/article.asp?issn=2588-8358;year=2020;volume=4;issue=2;spage=219;epage=222;aulast=Philipbiopsychosocial modelcurrentvalidity |
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Validity of the biopsychosocial model in contemporary psychiatry |
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Validity of the biopsychosocial model in contemporary psychiatry |
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Validity of the biopsychosocial model in contemporary psychiatry |
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Validity of the biopsychosocial model in contemporary psychiatry |
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validity of the biopsychosocial model in contemporary psychiatry |
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Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications |
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Annals of Indian Psychiatry |
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The biopsychosocial model (BPSM) has been the foundation of psychiatric practice since it was first conceived four decades ago. However, recent advances in technology have led mental health professionals, as a fraternity, to turn to a purely biomedical model of disease, and remedy. We trace the lineage of the BPSM, examine its validity in today's scenario, and argue for the urgent need to reintegrate this model in current and future practice. |
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