psychosocial

adjective

psy·​cho·​so·​cial ˌsī-kō-ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce psychosocial (audio)
1
: involving both psychological and social aspects
psychosocial adjustment in marriage
2
: relating social conditions to mental health
psychosocial medicine
psychosocially adverb

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In organizations, in families and with friends, compassionate dialogue builds trust, creates psychosocial safety, promotes healing and can actually be a catalyst for change. Kacy Fleming, Flow Space, 25 Nov. 2024 In addition, recreational activities, emergency learning kits, and mental health and psychosocial support are being offered to children, youth, caregivers and teachers in shelters. Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024 There are several effective treatments for postpartum depression, including talk therapy, group therapy, medication, and psychosocial support.7 Who is most at risk of postpartum depression? Wendy Wisner, Health, 5 Nov. 2024 Working with government ministries and other partners, UNICEF is delivering primary health care, water and hygiene kits, mattresses, blankets and other supplies, along with psychosocial support services to mitigate impacts of the conflict on children's mental health. Maryanne Murray Buechner, Forbes, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for psychosocial 

Word History

First Known Use

1890, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of psychosocial was in 1890

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“Psychosocial.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/psychosocial. Accessed 11 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

psychosocial

adjective
psy·​cho·​so·​cial ˌsī-kō-ˈsō-shəl How to pronounce psychosocial (audio)
1
: involving both psychological and social aspects
psychosocial adjustment in marriage
2
: relating social conditions to mental health
psychosocial medicine
psychosocially adverb
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