Psychiatry and Psychology

Psychological Dependency

The tendency of an individual or individuals to rely on others for advice, guidance, or support.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The tendency of an individual or individuals to rely on others for advice, guidance, or support.

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Synonyms

6 entry terms
  • Dependency, Psychological
  • Dependency, Psychology
  • Psychological Dependence
  • Dependence, Psychological
  • Dependency Burden
  • Burden, Dependency

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History Note

2020 (1990); was DEPENDENCY (PSYCHOLOGY) 1975-2019; use PERSONALITY 1975-1990

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Tree Number

  1. F01.752w.330

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Psychological Dependency. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003858. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003858
  2. Psychological Dependency. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q69943710