We all need to feel like we belong and that others care about our well-being. Article content

Social support is exactly that: the belonging and care we receive from other people. Article content

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Why is it important?

It’s common for people to underestimate how much they might benefit from the support of people.

Social support can help us cope with setbacks, solve problems, improve self-esteem, and even manage health problems and stress. People who feel like they have the social support they need tend to have lower stress levels.

What does social support look like?

People can offer many different kinds of support:

Emotional support — someone you contact when you just need to talk about a problem and share your thoughts and feelings.

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