psychosocial
adjective
psy·cho·so·cial
ˌsī-kō-ˈsō-shəl 
1
: involving both psychological and social aspects
psychosocial adjustment in marriage
2
: relating social conditions to mental health
psychosocial medicine
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According to the International End of Life Doula Association, the caregivers can offer psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and practical support.
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The organization says death doulas offer psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and practical care.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
That is the junction where a forensic psychosocial evaluation can become a catalyst for justice and promote the human dignity.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
This is compounded by what researchers describe as the invisible web of psychosocial, physical, and disease-related stresses that women disproportionately carry.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
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Pat Saperstein, Variety, 14 Apr. 2026
The organization says death doulas offer psychosocial, emotional, spiritual and practical care.
—Francie Ebert, NBC news, 13 Apr. 2026
That is the junction where a forensic psychosocial evaluation can become a catalyst for justice and promote the human dignity.
—Sonia Singh, Rolling Stone, 2 Apr. 2026
This is compounded by what researchers describe as the invisible web of psychosocial, physical, and disease-related stresses that women disproportionately carry.
—Allison Palmer, Charlotte Observer, 20 Mar. 2026
See All Example Sentences for psychosocial
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“Psychosocial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychosocial. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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psychosocial
adjective
psy·cho·so·cial
ˌsī-kō-ˈsō-shəl
1
: involving both psychological and social aspects
psychosocial adjustment in marriage
2
: relating social conditions to mental health
psychosocial medicine
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