psychosocial

American  

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

adjective

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

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psychosocial British  

/ ˌsaɪkəʊˈsəʊʃəl /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• psychosocially adverb

Etymology

Origin of psychosocial

First recorded in 1895–1900; psycho- + social

Example Sentences

"While many people may think these conditions like high blood pressure are only occurring in older women, we know this is not the case. We know the factors that contribute to heart disease and stroke begin early in life, even among young women and girls. The impact is even greater among those experiencing adverse social determinants of health such as poverty, low literacy, rural residence and other psychosocial stressors. Identifying the types of trends outlined in this report is critical to making meaningful changes that can reverse this course."

From Science Daily

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

The review said that is a comprehensive assessment of young people was "fundamental, capturing individual physical, psychosocial, mental health, neurodiversity, and educational needs, enabling tailored interventions before any medical pathway is considered."

From BBC

"Paper, notebooks, pens, erasers, rulers... we've been asking for a long time that these supplies can enter the Gaza Strip and they haven't been allowed in. It's the same for mental health and psychosocial recreative kits - toy kits that can be used to do mental health activities and recreational activities with the children," he says.

From BBC

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