Sanjay is the head coach of a high-performance esports academy with 40 residential teenage players. Lately, he has noticed an alarming increase in severe anxiety and depressive episodes among his team. Sanjay is convinced that the prolonged screen time, high-intensity training, and extreme pressure to perform are directly and solely causing these mental health issues.
What might a psychologist say to Sanjay about whether his academy's training environment could be the sole cause of his players' psychological distress?
Refer to the medical model (biological explanation) of mental illness to inform your response.