Biopsychosocial Model Of Disability

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The biopsychosocial model of disability believes that disability derives from a combination of physical, emotional and environmental factors. The model has become more popular in medical societies and schools (Masiak, 2013). The purpose of this approach is to observe different factors that affect the person’s ability to address their issues related to disability and wellness. The biopsychosocial model influenced the concepts of the multiaxial system that was first published in the DSM III manual, cognitive behavioral forms of psychotherapy, and the development of social and community psychiatry (Masiak, 2013). The model addresses that disability is caused by illness or trauma but it also addresses the impact of biological, psychological,

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