Complexity Theory of Psychopathology

• DOI: 10.31234/osf.io/f68ej
• Publication Date: 2020-08-11T12:59:35Z
• Authors: Merlijn Olthof; Fred Hasselman; Freek Oude Maatman; Anna Bosman; Anna Lichtwarck-A...
• Keywords: Biopsychosocial model; Systems theory; Complex adaptive system

There is a renewed interest for complex adaptive system approaches that can account the inherently and dynamic nature of psychopathology. Yet, theory psychopathology grounded in principles systems lacking. Here, we present such based on notion patterns: patterns are formed over time. We propose be understood as pattern emerges from self-organized interactions between interdependent biopsychosocial processes comprising person its environment. Psychopathology emergent sense it refers to person-environment whole, cannot reduced specific parts. also self-organized, meaning arises solely interdependencies system: countless variables. All possible manifestations will correspond wide variety patterns. development these time described by general formation systems. A discussion implications classification, intervention public health concludes paper.