Benefits of a social support network Several studies have demonstrated that having a network of supportive relationships contributes to psychological well-being.

We all need some level of support during life, and it can be garnered in a multitude of ways from family, friends, neighbors, pets, organizations, and supportive communities.

Social support network may add to longevityThe best medicine for a longer, healthier life may be the support of family and friends: That’s the conclusion of an exhaustive July report looking at ...

Kenney is a longtime advocate for the power of intergenerational wisdom as a nonclinical social support network for Black women to remind them of who they are and who they can be. Her documentary ...

This network can be particularly useful for health plans, employers, and cancer centers that want to have their own unique community to augment existing social support services.

A strong body of evidence shows that having a strong social support network can help. But what exactly does that mean?