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The Relationship Between Social Support and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

by Dominic Reed 1,*
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University of Tartu
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JPHE  2021 4(2):95; https://doi.org/10.xxxx/xxxxxx
Received: 10 July 2021 / Accepted: 12 August 2021 / Published Online: 10 November 2021
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Abstract

 Social support has long been recognized as a crucial determinant of mental health, with strong social connections associated with better psychological well-being and resilience to stress. This systematic review and meta-analysis examine the relationship between social support and mental health outcomes across diverse populations and settings. Drawing from longitudinal studies, cross-sectional analyses, and intervention trials, the review synthesizes evidence on the effects of different dimensions of social support, including emotional support, instrumental support, and perceived social integration, on mental health indicators such as depression, anxiety, and overall psychological distress. Additionally, it explores potential moderators and mediators of the social support-mental health relationship, including age, gender, and cultural factors.

Keywords: social support; mental health; systematic review; meta-analysis; psychological well-being;
Copyright: © 2021 by Reed. This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY) (Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License). The use, distribution or reproduction in other forums is permitted, provided the original author(s) or licensor are credited and that the original publication in this journal is cited, in accordance with accepted academic practice. No use, distribution or reproduction is permitted which does not comply with these terms.

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Reed, D. The Relationship Between Social Support and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Public Health & Environment, 2021, 4, 95. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Reed D. The Relationship Between Social Support and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis. Journal of Public Health & Environment; 2021, 4(2):95. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx
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Reed, Dominic 2021. "The Relationship Between Social Support and Mental Health: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis" Journal of Public Health & Environment 4, no.2:95. doi:10.xxxx/xxxxxx

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  7. This entry provides a systematic review and meta-analysis of the relationship between social support and mental health, covering various dimensions of social support and their effects on mental health outcomes. Let me know if you need further assistance or information.