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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Almajiri Scholar Scheme The Almajiri Scholar Scheme also incorporates psychosocial support as a core part of its approach, aiming to instill confidence in the children and nurture their self-esteem.
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Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025
Of particular concern are limited access to diagnosis and treatment including psychosocial support.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
In her previous role at the whistleblower protection group The Signals Network, Gibson worked on providing independent legal and psychosocial support to Daniel Motaung, a Meta whistleblower who first shared his story in TIME.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
According to a 2018 study published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, codependency is a complex and multifaceted psychosocial problem.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
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Ogar Monday, The Christian Science Monitor, 4 Feb. 2025
Of particular concern are limited access to diagnosis and treatment including psychosocial support.
—New Atlas, 3 Feb. 2025
In her previous role at the whistleblower protection group The Signals Network, Gibson worked on providing independent legal and psychosocial support to Daniel Motaung, a Meta whistleblower who first shared his story in TIME.
—Billy Perrigo, TIME, 21 Jan. 2025
According to a 2018 study published in the International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction, codependency is a complex and multifaceted psychosocial problem.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 16 Dec. 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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