psychosocial support
a broad term describing a range of services offered by mental health professionals to those in pressing need. Whether designed to help individuals cope with a serious illness or to alleviate distress in whole communities following a disaster (see disaster psychology), such services may range from mental health counseling, psychoeducation, and group support to spiritual support and other assistance and are provided by psychologists, social workers, and pastoral counselors, among others. See also social support.