Psychosocial Disability

Risk factors

Conditions that contribute to psychosocial disabilities, that cause limitations or restrictions in day-to-day activities include:

  • emotional conditions
  • memory and/or concentration problems
  • periods of confusion
  • social or behavioural difficulties
  • co-ocurring other illness

Impacts

The impact of psychosocial disabilities can include:

  • limited or ineffective social connections and support
  • reduced organisational functioning affecting housing, financial, occupational needs
  • restricted capacity to perform, maintain or have daily living needs met
  • affected wellbeing, medical and mental health treatment adherence and outcomes
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