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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Most children can intuit when something is going on in their family, according to Abbie Owens, who specializes in psychosocial and emotional needs of children treated at the Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah.
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Amber Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
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
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Amber Ferguson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 Apr. 2024
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
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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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