Julian has recently been diagnosed with schizophrenia. His psychiatrist notes that Julian experienced significant oxygen deprivation during a difficult birth, which likely affected his early neurodevelopment. In addition, Julian's symptoms emerged after he began smoking cannabis heavily to cope with the severe pressure of his final year at university. The psychiatrist has designed a treatment plan consisting of a modern atypical antipsychotic drug alongside family therapy sessions.
Discuss the interactionist approach to explaining and treating schizophrenia. Refer to Julian in your answer.
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