Psycho-social factors

The Labonte model identifies psycho-social factors as crucial determinants of health.

They influence how individuals interact with their environment and each other, impacting mental health and overall well-being

Psycho-social factors include isolation, social support, social networks, self-esteem and perceived level of control. Use the dropdowns on this page to view guidance and advice that directly relates to them.

NG32 Older people: independence and mental wellbeing

NG22 Older people with social care needs and multiple long-term conditions

PH16 Mental wellbeing in over 65s: occupational therapy and physical activity interventions

NG16 Dementia, disability and frailty in later life – mid-life approaches to delay or prevent onset

CG161 Falls in older people: assessing risk and prevention

NG150 Supporting adult carers

PH50 Domestic violence and abuse: multi-agency working

QS116 Domestic violence and abuse

NG76 Child abuse and neglect

QS179 Child abuse and neglect

CG89 Child maltreatment: when to suspect maltreatment in under 18s

HTE15 Virtual reality technologies for treating agoraphobia or agoraphobic avoidance: early value assessment 

NG21 Home care: delivering personal care and practical support to older people living in their own homes

QS123 Home care for older people

NG150 Supporting adult carers

QS200 Supporting adult carers

NG205 Looked-after children and young people

QS31 Looked-after children and young people

NG26 Children’s attachment: attachment in children and young people who are adopted from care, in care or at high risk of going into care

QS133 Children’s attachment

NG216 Social work with adults experiencing complex needs

NG44 Community engagement: improving health and wellbeing and reducing health inequalities

QS148 Community engagement: improving health and wellbeing

CG158 Antisocial behaviour and conduct disorders in children and young people: recognition and management

QS59 Antisocial behaviour and conduct disorders in children and young people

QS167 Promoting health and preventing premature mortality in black, Asian and other minority ethnic groups 

PH40 Social and emotional wellbeing: early years

QS128 Early years: promoting health and wellbeing in under 5s

NG32 Older people: independence and mental wellbeing

NG223 Social, emotional and mental wellbeing in primary and secondary education

PH49 Behaviour change: individual approaches

NG108 Decision making and mental capacity

QS194 Decision making and mental capacity

NG197 Shared decision making

QS137 Mental wellbeing and independence for older people

NG189 Safeguarding adults in care homes

NG183 Behaviour change: digital and mobile health interventions

PH6 Behaviour change: general approaches