Overall well-being requires not only physical health, but psychosocial health as well. What exactly is psychosocial health, and how is it achieved? This program explains the elements that compose psychosocial health, the internal and external factors that influence it, and methods to enhance it. The importance of taking responsibility for one’s own psychosocial well-being through self-recognition of problems and identification of barriers to meaningful communication is stressed. (29 minutes)

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