The diathesis-stress model of mental illness takes the view that:

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The diathesis-stress model suggests that certain biological or environmental factors (diathesis) make an individual more vulnerable to developing a mental illness, but it requires the presence of stress or a triggering event to actually cause the mental illness. Therefore, it is not true that stress alone can cause mental illness, nor is it true that mental illness is only associated with high levels of stress in families. Coping skills may influence the severity of symptoms, but they are not always the best predictor of whether someone will develop a mental illness.

The Diathesis-Stress Model of Mental Illness Takes the View That