Psychiatria pre prax 3/2015
A disorder or anything else? Psychosomatic approach in outpatient psychiatry
The article presents psychosomatic and psychotherapeutic approach in outpatient psychiatry. It points out psychosocial context of an individual who suffers from so called mental disorder. Bio-psycho-social model in understanding mental health and illness is mentioned. An experienced-based example of interdisciplinary collaboration reflecting a bio-psycho-social model in outpatient clinical practice is discussed. Apart from clinical experience, some ideas from current critical psychiatry are introduced.
Keywords: psychiatry, psychotherapy, psychosomatic approach, bio-psycho-social model, interdisciplinary collaboration, critical psychiatry.
