Posted on Dec 17, 2022
A Social Support System Is Imperative for Health and Well-Being
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Psychologists and other mental health professionals often talk about the importance of having a strong social support network. When trying to reach our goals or deal with a crisis, experts frequently implore people to lean on their friends and family for support.
Research has also demonstrated the link between social relationships and many different aspects of health and wellness.1 Poor social support has been linked to depression and loneliness and has been shown to alter brain function and increase the risk of the following:
Alcohol use
Cardiovascular disease
Depression
Suicide
In one study of middle-aged men over a seven-year period, those with strong social and emotional support were less likely to die than those who lacked such relationships.
Psychologists and other mental health professionals often talk about the importance of having a strong social support network. When trying to reach our goals or deal with a crisis, experts frequently implore people to lean on their friends and family for support.
Research has also demonstrated the link between social relationships and many different aspects of health and wellness.1 Poor social support has been linked to depression and loneliness and has been shown to alter brain function and increase the risk of the following:
Alcohol use
Cardiovascular disease
Depression
Suicide
In one study of middle-aged men over a seven-year period, those with strong social and emotional support were less likely to die than those who lacked such relationships.
A Social Support System Is Imperative for Health and Well-Being
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I am blessed with several friends and family that are what I consider Wise Council in times of need.
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If you feel depressed and/or alone this is a great time of year to reach out to your religous organization (or find one to join) or join a volunteer group and meet new people and find meaning in your life. Don't sit home alone!
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I have seen it myself in the construction trades. Men who are hapily married with good wives seem to live longer. Maybe havng someone to critize you and keep you in line from drinking too much helps. I don't know.
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