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Social support: Tap this tool to beat stress
Benefits of a social support network
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What is a social support network?
Risks of isolation and benefits of social support
Cultivating your social support network
Give and take: The foundation of social networks
The bottom line
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A strong social support network can be critical to help you through the stress of tough times, whether you've had a bad day at work or a year filled with loss or chronic illness. And the lack of social support can lead to isolation and loneliness. Since supportive family, friends and co-workers are such an important part of your life, it's never too soon to cultivate these important relationships.