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Bookmark or Share- Manage stress: Strengthen your support networkEmotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life’s difficulties. A 2022 study found that social support bolsters resilience in stressful situations. High levels of loneliness are associated with physical health symptoms, living alone, small social networks, and low-quality social relationships.
- Recovering emotionally after a residential fireCommon emotional reactions. Losing a home can cause significant emotional distress. You should not underestimate the challenge of evacuation, relocation, and rebuilding after a fire. It is common for people to experience several stages of adjustment including shock, anger, depression, and hopelessness.
- Recovering emotionally from disasterAnticipate that this will be a difficult time in your life. Allow yourself to mourn the losses you have experienced and try to be patient with changes in your emotional state. Ask for support from people who care about you and who will listen and empathize with your situation. Social support is a key component to disaster recovery.
- The science of friendship - American Psychological Association (APA)A review of 38 studies found that adult friendships, especially high-quality ones that provide social support and companionship, significantly predict well-being and can protect against mental health issues such as depression and anxiety—and those benefits persist across the life span (Pezirkianidis, C., et al., Frontiers in Psychology, Vol ...
- How to help in an emotional crisis - American Psychological Association ...If you suspect a friend or family member is experiencing an emotional crisis, your help can make a difference. Spotting the Signs. One of the most common signs of emotional crisis is a clear and abrupt change in behavior. Some examples include: Neglect of personal hygiene. Dramatic change in sleep habits, such a sleeping more often or not ...
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