6. Nov 19, '07 by Daytonite. Psychosocial nursing diagnoses are often used with patients who have diseases like depression, bipolar diseases, anorexia, bulimia, substance abuse, alcohol abuse, have attempted or are thinking of suicide, have death or dying issues, coping and self-esteem issues or behavioral issues.sychosocial also has to do with the positive and negative connections between people or groups of people and the way in which those connections are exhibited (roles we assume). Coping and stress tolerance are included and have to do with how patients deal with life events and life processes.