Postgraduate essay: Critically evaluate psychosocial models of psychosis and discuss the implications for treatment.

Paper title: Critically evaluate psychosocial models of psychosis and discuss the implications for treatment. - Word limit max 1800 - Please refer to the power point for help and reference - No plagiarism Introduction: -A psychological definition of psychosis - Symptoms - Statistics in the UK - Causes of psychosis such as: schizophrenia – a condition that causes a range of psychological symptoms, including hallucinations and delusions bipolar disorder – a mental health condition that affects mood; a person with bipolar disorder can have episodes of low mood (depression) and highs or elated mood (mania) severe depression – some people with depression also have symptoms of psychosis when they're very depressed -Psychosis can also be triggered by: a traumatic experience stress drug misuse alcohol misuse side effects of prescribed medication a physical condition – such as a brain tumour Main body - Psychosocial Models to be critically evaluated include: • Cognitive model of psychosis (Garety et al, 2001) • Stress Vulnerability model (Zubin & Spring, 1977) • Recovery model (From the Mental Health Foundation) Other points to consider when dealing with psychosis: • Trauma • Mindfulness as a treatment Notes: - Use psychological literature reviews and journals including references - Use references such as BPS, Nice guidelines, NHS etc