blog writing #benefits of social support on health

Social support is the perception and assurance that someone has when that they have help available to them from their friends or colleagues, and sometimes it’s the feeling that one gets when they know that someone out there cares for them deeply. Social support is the perception that one is involved in a broader social platform that supports each other. There are two kinds of social support; received support and perceived comfort. Received support occurs during times of need, and it is a specific support action that providers offer. An example of received support is advice. On the other hand, perceived support is a prejudgment from a recipient that a caregiver will help him or her when the need arises. These two support systems have unique benefits to a recipient, especially when it comes to their mental health and physical health.