psychosocial

American

[sahy-koh-soh-shuhl] / ˌsaɪ koʊˈsoʊ ʃəl /

adjective

of or relating to the interaction between social and psychological factors.

psychosocial British

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈsəʊʃəl /

adjective

of or relating to processes or factors that are both social and psychological in origin

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

psychosocially

adverb

Etymology

Origin of psychosocial

First recorded in 1895–1900; psycho- + social

Example Sentences

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A real, permanent ceasefire is the first step toward stability, but it must be followed by the rapid restoration of healthcare and education, with sustained investment in psychosocial and mental health support.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2026

In Gaza, Save the Children's local staff and partners "remain committed to providing crucial services for children", such as psychosocial support and education, a spokeswoman told AFP.

From Barron's • Dec. 22, 2025

Looking at these disorders through a purely psychosocial lens is often well-intentioned, but can be harmful when patients have multiple diagnoses or underlying medical issues.

From Slate • Sep. 15, 2025

"If your point of difference is having overcome some really tough things at a point where everyone else was having it given to them, those psychosocial attributes are really important,, external" he says.

From BBC • Feb. 14, 2025

Absorbing these psychosocial realities created all kinds of distortions and difficulties that manifest themselves today in multiple ways.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson

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