The biopsychosocial model of schizophrenia provides a holistic understanding of the disorder, integrating biological, psychological, and socio-environmental factors that affect patients. Key elements include predisposing, precipitating, perpetuating, and protective factors, with significant emphasis on genetics and environmental triggers linked to the illness. Effective treatment requires a combination of pharmacological and psychosocial interventions, focusing on the importance of therapeutic relationships and shared decision-making between healthcare professionals, patients, and their caregivers.