Biopsychosocial Model and Assessments
The Biopsychosocial Model indentifies three components that affect our well-being:
- biological factors – genetics, gender, physical health, etc.
- psychological factors – personality, coping mechanisms, self-esteem, memories, etc.
- social factors – socioeconomic status, education, family background, etc.
On it’s own, no single component is sufficient to maintain overall wellness. Altogether, these factors make up how we define ourselves and the unique strengths and weaknesses we work with in life. At Pathways Recovery Center, we use Biopsychosocial Assessments to help you pinpoint problem areas and identify how each area influences another. We believe it’s not enough to just evaluate a person’s behavior, we must also look at their environment, social supports, traumas, and health issues.
The Biopsychosocial assessment is a holistic approach to treating addiction that tends to all facets of a person and identifies connections between those facets. We’re not just addressing your substance abuse behavior, we’re here to address all of the factors that led you to addiction.