People with severe mental health problems are generally thought to receive more care when they are unwell, and less care once ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Giving emotional support is a way of helping people feel connected and less alone. Being emotionally supportive is not always easy, and different situations call for different types of support.

Stonewater’s Chief Operating Officer David Ripley explains how the housing provider is challenging damaging myths about social housing, supporting communities and improving social mobility across its ...