Examples of psychosocial factors include
social support, loneliness, marriage status, social disruption, bereavement, work environment, social status, and social integration
.
• Psychosocial health encompasses
the mental, emotional, social, and spiritual dimensions of what it means to be healthy
.
Examples of psychosocial issues paramedics have encountered include
loneliness, anxiety, fear, grief, depression, neglect, abuse
, self-care issues, care of pets, loss of confidence, and lack of social and support networks.
Psychosocial factors included
social resources (social integration and emotional support)
, psychological resources (perceived control, self-esteem, sense of coherence, and trust), and psychological risk factors (cynicism, vital exhaustion, hopelessness, and depressiveness).
- Factor 1: Psychological Support. …
- Factor 2: Organizational Culture. …
- Factor 3: Clear Leadership & Expectations. …
- Factor 4: Civility & Respect. …
- Factor 5: Psychological Competencies & Requirements. …
- Factor 6: Growth & Development.
Psychosocial treatments (interventions) include
structured counseling, motivational enhancement, case management, care-coordination, psychotherapy and relapse prevention
.
“Psychosocial” means “
pertaining to the influence of social factors on an individual’s mind or behavior, and to the interrelation of behavioral and social factors
” (Oxford English Dictionary, 2012). … Individual psychological and social aspects are related to individual’s social conditions, mental and emotional health.
Psychosocial problems that these patients may have in the long run include
anxiety, uneasiness, mourning, helplessness, fatigue, impairment of concentration, sleep disorders
, mental and cognitive reservation, sexual dysfunction, infertility, psychological distress, and psychiatric disorders.
The psychosocial assessment goal is
to understand the patient to provide the best care possible and help the individual obtain optimal health
. The psychosocial assessment helps the nurse determine if the patient is in mental health or a mental illness state.
Nurses perceived that psychosocial care consists of providing
holistic care, spiritual care, support to the patient and family members
, and showing empathy. Furthermore, psychosocial care is composed of communication between nurses and the patient and family members as well as communication among nurses.
Examples of psychosocial stressors include
divorce, the death of a child, prolonged illness
, unwanted change of residence, a natural catastrophe, or a highly competitive work situation.
INTRODUCTION. The term ‘psychosocial assessment’ as used in this guideline refers to
a comprehensive assessment including an evaluation of needs and risk
. The assessment of needs is designed to identify those personal psychological and environmental (social) factors that might explain an act of self-harm.
- Value yourself: Treat yourself with kindness and respect, and avoid self-criticism. …
- Take care of your body: …
- Surround yourself with good people: …
- Give yourself: …
- Learn how to deal with stress: …
- Quiet your mind: …
- Set realistic goals: …
- Break up the monotony:
Disease itself multiplied by forced quarantine to combat COVID-19 applied by nationwide lockdowns can produce
acute panic, anxiety, obsessive behaviors, hoarding, paranoia, and depression
, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the long run.
“Psychosocial” factors such as stress, hostility, depression, hopelessness, and job control seem associated with
physical health
—particularly heart disease. Adverse risk profiles in terms of psychosocial factors seem to cluster with general social disadvantage.
Psychosocial strategies A term typically used to describe
a range of psychosocial skills and techniques
athletes can use to control their thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Psychosocial techniques Methods athletes can use to rehearse, improve, and maintain their psychological skills.
