Oct 8, 2019 · Emotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life’s difficulties, while loneliness has been associated with a wide variety of health problems including high …

Apr 1, 2025 · Yet social media can expose kids to bullying or harmful content, and social interactions on digital platforms are often superficial. “Kids are spending more and more time …

Social support is critical for psychological and physical well-being, reflecting the centrality of belong-ingness in our lives. Human interactions often provide people with considerable social …

The surgeon general’s framework emphasizes that organizations that create opportunities for social connection and community can help improve mental health and well-being. This …

Oct 16, 2025 · Received support is about the actual help people get, while perceived support is the belief that help would be there if needed. The researchers in this study chose to focus on …

Jun 1, 2023 · Psychological research from around the world shows that having social connections is one of the most reliable predictors of a long, healthy, and satisfying life. A review of 38 …

Nov 1, 2019 · When stress becomes unmanageable, try evidence-based tools to tackle it in healthy ways, including social support, good nutrition, relaxation techniques, meditation, and …

Jul 13, 2023 · Many people find social support, belonging, and community in the workplace. Workers who feel comfortable expressing themselves or raising difficult issues without fear of …

Sep 1, 2023 · New psychological research exposes the harms and positive outcomes of social media. APA’s recommendations aim to add science-backed balance to the discussion.

Mar 22, 2018 · Social relationships are a robust psychosocial predictor of phys-ical health outcomes (House, Landis, & Umberson, 1988). In one meta-analysis, social support and social …