When times are tough, whom can you count on to have your back? Do you turn to your best friend because they provide great encouragement or a trusted Family member who always offers a safe space? If so ...

"The strongest protective factor against postpartum depressive symptoms was having parental support for girls' education,...[Also] adolescent mothers who had a female friend to confide in experienced ...

People who feel supported by family, friends and colleagues tend to have better mental health, perform more effectively at work and experience positive outcomes in other areas such as physical health, ...

You just had a terrible day—a breakup, a bombed exam, or even a health scare. So naturally, you talk to a friend about it in hopes of feeling better. But their reply misses the mark. They flood you ...

People living alone are more likely to report feeling depressed compared to those living with others, according to a new study by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics. And that effect is ...

We hear a lot about how social media is terrible for teenagers’ mental health. A growing number of laws and lawsuits point the finger at social media companies as playing a major role in driving the ...

Social support takes many forms and is mostly a positive force in our lives. It can involve listening to a friend's problems, offering advice, picking up shopping, mowing the lawn, or being there ...

There are different perspectives on how many areas of self-care contribute to a happy, healthy life. But in some way, shape, ...