Psychological vs. Psychosocial

Psychologicaladjective

Of or pertaining to psychology.

Psychologicaladjective

Without an objective, or reasonably logical foundation.

Psychologicaladjective

mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature;

Psychologicaladjective

of or relating to or determined by psychology;

Psychologicaladjective

of, affecting, or arising in the mind; related to the mental and emotional state of a person

Psychologicaladjective

relating to psychology

Psychologicaladjective

(of an ailment or problem) having a mental rather than a physical cause

Psychosocialadjective

(of behaviour) having both psychological and social aspects

Psychosocialadjective

relating to the interrelation of social factors and individual thought and behaviour

Psychosocial

The psychosocial approach looks at individuals in the context of the combined influence that psychological factors and the surrounding social environment have on their physical and mental wellness and their ability to function. This approach is used in a broad range of helping professions in health and social care settings as well as by medical and social science researchers.