Collocations with "psychological"

37 collocations found

psychological trauma

damage to the psyche that occurs as a result of a severely distressing event

trauma8.8
psychological stress

stress relating to the mental and emotional state of a person

stress8.2
psychological distress

a formal term for mental or emotional suffering

distress8.0
psychological thriller

a thriller that emphasizes the unstable or delusional psychological states of its characters

thriller7.9
psychological well-being

Involves mental health and the absence of mental illness.

well-being7.9
psychological manipulation

using psychological tactics to control or influence someone

manipulation7.8
psychological counselling

counselling dealing with psychological or emotional issues

counselling7.7
psychological torture

causing extreme mental or emotional suffering

torture7.7
psychological resilience

A formal term for the ability to mentally cope with crises.

resilience7.6
torment7.6
warfare7.6
psychological factor

A factor related to the mind or how the mind works.

factor7.5
psychological symptoms

symptoms affecting the mind and emotions

symptom7.5
psychological realism

A literary term for fiction that emphasizes the interior life of characters.

realism7.4
psychological state

A more formal or clinical term for mental state.

state7.4
psychological trait

a quality relating to the mind and emotions

trait7.3
psychological harm

harm affecting the mind and emotions

harm7.1
psychological tactic

a method related to the mind or affecting the mind

tactic7.1
abuse7.0
psychological crutch

Figurative use, referring to something someone depends on for psychological stability.

crutch7.0
psychological assessment

evaluation of a person's mental and emotional functioning

assessment6.8
wound6.8
psychological boost

something that improves your mental or emotional state

boost6.7
psychological phenomenon

an event related to the human mind and feelings

phenomenon6.7
psychological evaluation

Assessment related to the mental and emotional state of a person. ('psychological assessment' is more common in BrE).

evaluation6.6
disturbance6.5
scar6.5
psychological complexity

Complexity related to the mind and mental processes.

complexity6.4
psychological dependence

A mental or emotional craving for a substance or behavior.

dependence6.4
security6.2