psychosocial
adjective
psy·cho·so·cial
ˌsī-kō-ˈsō-shəl 
1
: involving both psychological and social aspects
psychosocial adjustment in marriage
2
: relating social conditions to mental health
psychosocial medicine
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There are several effective treatments for postpartum depression, including talk therapy, group therapy, medication, and psychosocial support.7
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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
Approximately 2 million children have been left without access to education, psychosocial support and school feeding programs.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The study was meant to explore whether a strong bond with a pet could be the key to better mental health, particularly for women who are more prone to experiencing psychosocial stress.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2024
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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
Approximately 2 million children have been left without access to education, psychosocial support and school feeding programs.
—Sarah Ferguson, Forbes, 18 Sep. 2024
The study was meant to explore whether a strong bond with a pet could be the key to better mental health, particularly for women who are more prone to experiencing psychosocial stress.
—Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 13 Aug. 2024
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psychosocial
adjective
psy·cho·so·cial
ˌsī-kō-ˈsō-shəl
1
: involving both psychological and social aspects
psychosocial adjustment in marriage
2
: relating social conditions to mental health
psychosocial medicine
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