In the health care profession, depressive disorder is among the most critical and significant health problems that are encountered (Schotte et al, 2006). According to Schotte et al (2006), several biophysical aspects are associated with depressive disorder.
The main approach used by health professionals in understanding depressive disorder from a biophysical angle is the integration of several aspects that are related to the disorder. Depression is caused by stress, vulnerability of an individual and a protective background. In addition, depression risk factors such as gender, genetics, psychological aspects and sociocultural aspects are used in understanding depressive disorder form a biophysical approach.
Schott et al (2006) developed a treatment model that incorporated behavioral therapy, medication, a two-tier assessment method and informative approach. This approach has a weakness that makes it ineffective because sociocultural factors overshadow the psychological risk factors. In addition, the vulnerability of individuals has adverse effects on the influence of stressors on individuals.
This may result in difficulties in determining the cause of the emergence of depressive disorder in individuals. For example, complications may emerge if depressive disorder is induced by risk factors that result in biogenetic or somatic symptoms. Difficulties may be experienced in determining the commencement of symptoms of depressive disorder. Schotte et al. (2006) made a breakthrough when he developed an assessment method that incorporates aspects biophysical and psycho diagnostics assessments.
However, the method lacks a definite structure that explains its components and how it is supposed to work. The application of the model described by Schotte et al. (2006) necessitates the acquisition of vast experience with how it works because it involves the incorporation of the individual therapies that it comprises.
Reference
Schotte, W., Bossche, D. Doncker, D., Claes, S., and Cosyns, P. (2006). A Biopsychosocial Model As a Guide for Psychoeducation and Treatment of Depression. Depression and Anxiety, 23, 312-324.