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The World Health Organisation (WHO), in its 1948 Constitution, defined health as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’. (WHO 1948)
What are Psychosocial Competencies?
In its first definition in the 1990s, the WHO broadly defined psychosocial competence as ‘the ability of a person to cope effectively with the demands and challenges of everyday life. It is the ability of a person to maintain a state of psychological well-being and to demonstrate this through appropriate and positive behaviour in interactions with others, their culture and their environment’ (WHO, 1994).
Today, we see Psychosocial Competencies as essential skills for effectively managing the challenges of daily life, improving mental well-being and strengthening relationships. They include cognitive, emotional and social skills, recommended by the WHO for overall health.
The 3 PSC categories:
Social
Includes Constructive Communication, Developing Social Links and Conflict Resolution.
Why develop PSC? PSC enable people to gain a better understanding of themselves, to manage their emotions more effectively and to have healthier social interactions.
They are essential for personal, academic and professional success.
They are skills to be developed throughout life, so take care of your mind just as you do your body.
21 Essential Psychosocial Skills
