Episode 83: The stress-diathesis model of mental illness
December 18, 2021
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Episode 83 · December 18, 2021
Episode 83: The stress-diathesis model of mental illness
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Episode 83: The stress-diathesis model of mental illness
Summary
The most popular belief concerning the origin of mental illness is that it is caused by imbalances in individual brain chemistry. However, there is actually little empirical evidence to support this hypothesis. A theory with more robust support is the stress-diathesis model, which basically states that psychological issues emerge when sufficient stressors converge on an individual to diminish their natural resilience. I will discuss further in this episode.
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