HealthAugust 20, 2026

psychosocial

SY-koh-SOH-shul

Definition

Relating to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behavior.

Etymology

The word combines the Greek-derived prefix 'psycho-', meaning soul or mind, with the word 'social', which traces back to the Latin 'socius' meaning companion or ally.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe support services that address both the emotional and mental well-being of patients and their social circumstances, rather than just their physical medical needs.

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