Vol. 3, Issue 7, Part F (2017)

Abstract
Stress is a normal and unavoidable part of life — but too much stress can affect your emotional and physical wellbeing. Emotional support is an important protective factor for dealing with life’s difficulties. There are ways to seek out such support, and to nurture your supportive relationships. Experts say, almost all of us benefit from social and emotional support. And though it may seem counterintuitive, having strong social support can actually make you more able to cope with problems on your own, by improving your self-esteem and sense of autonomy.