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Having a good friend to talk to can sometimes make a bad day seem better. But did you know that it may also help keep you healthy?

Developing and maintaining a good support system is important to your overall health. Research shows that good relationships are closely related to well-being.

Social support helps keep you healthy in two ways. First, it may help protect you from the effects of stress. Second, it can help you maintain the benefits of treatment.

Friends and family members are an important part of any social support system. Social support may also include any of the following:
  • Your healthcare provider
  • A counselor or therapist
  • Religious community
  • A support group

Your well-being depends on more than just your physical health. Where your health is concerned, your mind and body are inseparable. That's why it's important to use your social support system to care for your mental - and physical - health.
 
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