By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc. New research suggests perceived emotional support on social platforms may relate to lower ...

Anxiety is the second leading cause of disability and mortality worldwide. Roughly a third of adults in the United States ...

The demographics of U.S. society are changing: New census data indicate that 25 percent or more of Americans live alone. Many of these individuals do not have natural, built-in support systems, which ...

Erin Beckham, BA contributed to this post. Erin is a research assistant in the CARE Lab at McLean Hospital. If this past year has taught us anything, it’s the importance of having a strong support ...

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 ...