Social Support Networks
Support from families, friends and communities is associated with better health. Such social support networks could be very important in helping people solve problems and deal with adversity, as well as in maintaining a sense of mastery and control over life circumstances.
The caring and respect that occurs in social relationships, and the resulting sense of satisfaction and well-being, seem to act as a buffer against health problems.
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Resources on Social Support Networks
Building Regional Prosperity in the Alberni Clayoquot – Poverty Action Plan
Building Prosperity in the Alberni Clayoquot – Poverty Reduction Action Plan Created through a UBCM grant in 2020 the Building Prosperity Action Plan outlines poverty reduction strategies and areas of focus for…
2018 Alberni Valley Vital Signs Report
Check out the Alberni Valley Community Foundations 2018 Vital Signs Report
Epigenetics – Childhood Experience and Influence on Later Life
There is a multitude of research on epigenetics and our childhood experience on life trajectory. Here are a couple good basics to introduce the subject. Globe and Mail article on Dr Clyde…
How to Be Happy – Harvards Longitudinal Study on Health and Happiness
Good genes are nice, but joy is better
BC Healthy Communities
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