social support ↔ mental health

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Social support is identified as a key psychosocial factor alongside mental health [1], [2], and it specifically functions as a protective buffer that mitigates the negative effects of discrimination on mental health [3].

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Psychosocial Pathways - CDC cdc.gov CDC 2 facts

claimPsychosocial factors, including occupational stress, social support or isolation, sleep quality, and mental health, are influenced by racial, economic, and other societal structures.

claimPsychosocial factors, including occupational stress, social support or isolation, sleep quality, and mental health, are shaped by racial, economic, and other societal structures.

Stress, Lifestyle, and Health – Introduction to Psychology open.maricopa.edu Maricopa Open Digital Press 1 fact

claimSocial support and healthy coping strategies act as buffers that lower the impact of perceived discrimination on mental health.