My Supports

My daily support systems include my children, friends, co-workers and family. Good family relationships and friendships are the root of a long lasting relationship that provides for a deeper closeness between two individuals. It promotes strong intimacy of both friends and to make that strong relationship last longer, there must be some other ways a strong mechanism would lead to a more stronger relationships Having a strong social support system is vital to maintaining mental health. It helps with: Alleviating stress – strong social support system can alleviate stress by providing individuals with another person to share their problems with. Increasing a person’s self confidence and feelings of value – being part of a strong social support system can make an individual feel loved and important. Decreasing feelings of loneliness and isolation – social support systems can also be fun! Individuals can call on members of their social support system when they want to participate in an activity or just talk about what is going on in their lives. Without friends and other social supports many people are more likely to feel lonely, isolated, and bored – this can increase risk for developing mental health conditions such as depression. A strong social support system can improve mental health and the mental health of the individuals you support.