Social Support

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Having social support such as a social support group or network will have a positive impact on your overall health/wellness and psychological well-being. “A social support network is made up of friends, family and peers.” (Mayo Clinic Staff, 2015) Going to the gym and taking group classes, volunteering somewhere new, and even enrolling in school again are all good ways to meet new people and increase your social groups. Having good friends that you can speak to and confide in can help reduce stress. It helps to have someone to turn to in a time of need or even just someone that will listen when you need to talk. In order to keep your friends, you have to be a good friend in return. “Research shows that those who enjoy high levels of

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