Explore the profound thoughts of Erik Erikson, founder of psychosocial development theory, as he emphasizes the importance of self-awareness in fostering empathy and patience in our relationships with ...

The term ‘psychosocial’ literally means a combination of psychological and social factors that collectively influence human behavior. For example, studies have shown the relationship between an ...

Erik Erikson's psychosocial developmental theory (1950, 1968) was a response to Freud's reductionistic views of the human personality. For Erikson, all people have an essence, including the sexuality ...

In recent years, health care systems have expanded the types of programs and services they offer to better address the needs of the whole person. This evolution is evident within the Veteran Health ...

Fragile and Conflict-affected settings (FCS) are often sites of intense adversity and stress. Wars, natural disasters, forced displacement, as well as the chronic stress of trying to make ends meet in ...

In short: People living with psychosocial disability say it is massively misunderstood and shrouded in stigma. The community has many unanswered questions about the recommendations from last year's ...

Psychosocial care in oncology received increased attention after the publication in 2008 of an Institute of Medicine (IOM) report entitled, “Cancer Care for the Whole Patient: Meeting Psychosocial ...

Refugees face harsh conditions that put their mental health under significant stress. While many of them show remarkable resilience, some need extra support to rebuild their lives. UNHCR’s Mental ...