Mesh term Social Support
Browse to parent terms:Social Environment
Description
Support systems that provide assistance and encouragement to individuals with physical or emotional disabilities in order that they may better cope. Informal social support is usually provided by friends, relatives, or peers, while formal assistance is provided by churches, groups, etc.Browse to child terms:
Psychosocial Support Systems
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