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Adjective

psychosocial

adj.
C1 Advanced US /ˈsaɪkoʊˌsoʊʃəɫ/ psy·choso·cial

adj.relating to both the mind and the social environment. It describes how your mental health is affected by the people and places around you.

adj.relating to both the psychological and social aspects of human life. Often used to describe the interaction between individual mental health and the broader social context.


SIMPLE

The program provides psychosocial support for new parents.

CONTEXTUAL

Researchers are studying how psychosocial factors like stress and isolation affect the recovery of patients in hospital.

COMPLEX

The therapist emphasized that the patient's recovery required not only medical treatment but also a robust psychosocial framework to address the underlying social pressures that had contributed to the initial breakdown.

Usage psychosocial support

Plan International also provides safe spaces where under-fives can play, socialise and receive psychosocial support in the absence of formal kindergartens.

Al Jazeera· 15 Aug 2026

Since January, UN partners have provided psychosocial support, case management, and services for children with disabilities, and other vital assistance.

UN News· 14 Aug 2026

From psycho- + social.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Level C1 · Advanced
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