The Medical Model view both behavioral and emotional problems as a mental illness. Mental health is basically defined as having a state of well-being were each person realizes their own potential, ability to cope with stressful normality and can be productive by being able to make a contribution to the community. The approach of this model derived from a notion of being emotionally disturbed by demons and declared mad. The perception then led to “disturbed” individuals to be in need of help as it stimulated research that promoted developmental therapeutic approaches. The Interactional Model asserts that medical labels have no diagnostic or treatment value and frequently have an adverse effect. Interactional focuses on the processes of everyday
