psychosocial

adjective

psy·cho·so·cial | \ˌsī-kō-ˈsō-shəl

Definition of psychosocial

1 : involving both psychological and social aspects psychosocial adjustment in marriage

2 : relating social conditions to mental health psychosocial medicine

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One study from 2017 found that less than one in four patients diagnosed with opioid dependence or abuse received the combination of MAT and psychosocial treatment that clinical guidelines recommend. — Katrine Jo Andersen, The New Republic, "Rejected by A.A.," 27 June 2018 Long-stay mental health institutions are still the central providers of mental health care for people with psychosocial and intellectual disabilities in the WHO European region. — Rory Smith, CNN, "European mental health institutions fall 'far below the standard,' WHO reports," 6 June 2018 Hospitals and providers can help parents prepare by informing them about what to expect across a variety of domains, including medical, developmental, and psychosocial. — Erica Sood, Phd, Philly.com, "Fathers of seriously ill children experience stress differently than mothers," 27 June 2018 Though Narcotics Anonymous’ official stance is that abstinence is the only way out of addiction, research shows that MAT works best in conjunction with psychosocial interventions, such as support groups. — Courtenay Harris Bond, Philly.com, "People taking medication to treat opioid addiction face stigma that they're not 'fully recovered'," 10 May 2018 In fact, Contemporary Pediatrics recently reported on the results of a study that tracked the psychosocial effects of early puberty on girls longer than had been previously studied, beyond adolescence and into adulthood. — Philly.com, "Early puberty may spark long-term mental-health problems for girls," 23 Apr. 2018 Mdoe said those released will be reunited with their families, given psychosocial support along with the opportunity to go to school. — Bukola Adebayo, CNN, "More than 200 child soldiers freed in South Sudan," 18 Apr. 2018 The children released this week will get food assistance for three months, psychosocial support and vocational training, to help reintegrate them into their communities, said UNICEF. — Washington Post, "200 child soldiers freed in S. Sudan, but problem continues," 18 Apr. 2018 Three main types of medicines may be used; in all cases, experts agree that counseling to help address the psychosocial issues of addiction is essential, as well. — Rita Giordano, Philly.com, "Opioid addiction treatment with medicine works best. Why don't more young people get it?," 11 Apr. 2018

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