Re-conceptualise an example of such a presentation using the Biopsychosocial Model of developmental psychopathology. What may be the implications of this re-conceptualisation?

DISCUSSION ESSAY

The assignment should answer the following question: Distressing experiences and behaviour in children and young people presenting to mental health services are often conceptualised in terms of observable symptoms and common diagnoses. Re-conceptualise an example of such a presentation using the Biopsychosocial Model of developmental psychopathology. What may be the implications of this re-conceptualisation?

The essay question can be approached in a number of ways, but your answer should include the following:
– The use of theories (i.e., Biopsychosocial Model) of typical development and developmental psychopathology to highlight the interaction of social, emotional and biological factors and their possible influence on the development of the difficulties being discussed.
– An awareness of possible risk and protective factors at multiple levels in the system of the case being presented.
– Critical reflection on possible implications of the re-conceptualised case.
– Reference to current theory and research throughout the essay.
– A critical perspective on all of the above.