Psychopathology History & Approaches

What is Psychopathology?

• Study of psychological disorders

• Looks at causes, symptoms, and treatments

• Use science to understand mental health

Early Explanations

• Supernatural Causes

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Biological Viewpoints

• Brain and nervous system

• Genetics

• Medical treatments

Psychological Viewpoints

• Thoughts and emotions

• Learning and behavior

• Early therapy approaches

Moral Therapy Movement

• Human Care

• Routine and structure

• Respect for patients

Ayslums and Instituitions

• Originally intended to help

• Became overcrowded

• Led to reform

The Integrative Approach

• No singular causation

• Multiple influences

• Whole-person view

Diathesis-Stress Model

• Risk factors

• Life stress

• Disorders develop over time