People who feel supported by family, friends and colleagues tend to have better mental health, perform more effectively at ...

When times are tough, whom can you count on to have your back? Do you turn to your best friend because they provide great encouragement or a trusted Family member who always offers a safe space? If so ...

Social support can be viewed in various ways and is generally referred to as emotional and/or physical help, assistance, or comfort that is received or given from social networks including, but not ...

New research finds strong friendships may slow aging at the cellular level. Discover how social support can help you stay ...

You just had a terrible day—a breakup, a bombed exam, or even a health scare. So naturally, you talk to a friend about it in hopes of feeling better. But their reply misses the mark. They flood you ...

When it comes to taking care of your emotional well-being, mental health care is invaluable. But not all mental health treatments are the same, and not all mental health professionals offer the same ...

Quality of Life Research, Vol. 26, No. 1 (January 2017), pp. 73-84 (12 pages) Purpose Social support does not always lead to health benefits; the outcomes depend on the match between the need and the ...