| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Salem Health |
| Subtitle of host publication | Psychology & Mental Health |
| Publisher | Salem Press |
| Pages | 1838-1841 |
| Number of pages | 4 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 978-1-58765-562-3 |
| ISBN (Print) | 978-1-58765-556-2 |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2009 |
Abstract
Social support is the perception or experience that a person is esteemed and part of a social network characterized by mutual obligation and helping behaviors. Support can involve either instrumental helping behaviors or attention to emotion through expressing empathy or bolstering self-esteem. The presence of supportive others may diminish the effects of stress and the risk of developing certain mental illnesses such as depression.
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Daly, M., & Baumeister, R. F. (2009). Social support and mental health. In Salem Health: Psychology & Mental Health (pp. 1838-1841). Salem Press. http://salempress.com/store/samples/psychology/psychology_social.htm