Introduction

Earlier, I noted that mental health is an important part of health and to be able to resolve other issues. Recently, people paid more attention to their mental health; therefore, they concerned about any approaches to enhance or preserve their mental health status. Social support or help from friends, relatives and other members of the community during a short period of crisis was also a big determinant for mental health in the same category. In this blog entry, we’ll dive into what social support is in relation to mental health and why human interaction is so important for us.

The significance of social support in Mental Health

Social support is a definition of care, assistance and comfort received from other persons or group of persons or other entities enable one to face the odds in life. Having social support is seen in many studies as critical to mental health because besides buffering your reaction to stress, it decreases feelings of depression, anxiety, strengthens coping abilities, and increases general health.

Here are some reasons why social support is crucial in maintaining good mental health:

1. Reduces Stress

There is no escaping stress, which is why some level of stress is normal, however, prolonged stress pose a big threat to the wellbeing of a person. It may also minimize the level of stress that one experiences by giving him or her emotional support and advice, while offering him or her the feeling that belongs.

2. Boosts Resilience

Stress is best defined as the capacity of an individual to recover from adversity, personal stress, or adverse situational occurrences. Another important element is social support, a kind of warm or caring presence during periods of stress which keeps the stressed person on track to try to do better and get over the hurdles.

3. Among the benefits, there are lessening of anxiety and depression.

Anxiety and depression are very common diseases that also afflict people of all ages. Practical help, comfort and reassurance in times of stress through the participation of social support, can greatly decrease the signs of such illnesses. A study revealed that technology users who have better social relationships have lower incidence of anxiety or depression, and those who could experience such conditions take shorter time to heal.

4. Improves self-image and Self-Esteem

Another way social support is helpful is by boosting up one’s self esteem and confidence. Such rewards as a recognition of one’s worth can make him or her change their attitude towards themselves from a negative one to a positive one. This in a way may benefit overall mental health, and increase confidence in being able to overcome obstacles.

5. It fosters Positive Change of behavior

Availability of support enhances a change in positive behavior since people will embrace changes since they feel they are supported. For instance, cooking have meals and eating regimes, exercising, or attending certain support are some practices that a bring people together and contribute to improved mental health.

Conclusion

In short, To receive social support is important in facilitating the encouragement and the help that is needed to struggle out of the problems of life. Cultivating this relations with friends, family or through the community can be a big boost in ensuring that a persons mental health is well checked. Keep those relationships, those who give you comfort and if you're in trouble for something in one way or the other, they are needed in this life.