The topic of psychosomatic disorders is of greatest interest to sociologists guided by the symbolic interaction approach.
A mental illness is viewed from a biological or medical perspective as if it were a disease or physical flaw in the body or brain. The stress theory, structural strain theory, and labelling theory are the three main hypotheses of mental illness genesis within the social approach. This chapter outlines the fundamental ideas and premises of each theory, as well as its pros and disadvantages in terms of treating or preventing mental disease. Stress theory postulates that as stressors and events build up in a person's life, they might exceed their psychosocial resources and coping mechanisms, leading to the development of psychological disorder symptoms.
Industrial societies are a product of the industrial revolution, which began in the mid-18th century with the harnessing of natural elements such as water .
