Evolutionary theory can advance and revitalise the biopsychosocial model.
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Abstract
The biopsychosocial model remains a key paradigm for healthcare, despite widely recognised scientific and philosophical shortcomings. Here we report on recent updates integrating evolutionary theory with the biopsychosocial model to provide a more comprehensive and scientifically complete approach to understanding the multiple relevant levels of causation of medical and psychiatric problems.
Medical subject headings
- Biological Evolution
- Mental Disorders
- Models, Biopsychosocial