What should be included in a psychosocial assessment?

• A. Housing, employment, social supports, family relationships, legal issues, medical and mental health history, and functioning
• B. Housing and employment only
• C. Medical history only
• D. Employment and income

Answer: (A)

In a psychosocial assessment, you map how a person’s living situation, supports, relationships, health history, finances, and legal concerns influence their daily functioning and care needs. Including housing, employment, social supports, family relationships, legal issues, medical and mental health history, and overall functioning gives a complete picture that informs risk, resources, and planning. This breadth matters because issues in one area can affect others—unstable housing can hinder engagement with treatment, while strong social supports can bolster recovery. Focusing only on housing and employment misses critical factors like health history or legal stress, and focusing only on medical history omits the social and functional context that shapes outcomes.