Support groups provide emotional comfort, encouragement, and validation for those who share common issues and fears or have been through similar experiences. They also offer a safe and nonjudgmental ...

Randomized Controlled Trial of a Telephone-Based Peer-Support Program for Women Carrying a BRCA1 or BRCA2 Mutation: Impact on Psychological Distress Internet support group (ISG) members benefit from ...

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People who have chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), or friends and family of those with the condition, may find a support group helpful. Support groups can connect people with others who are going through ...

A support group is a gathering of people, either in person or virtually, who have a common condition, issue, or life circumstance in order to receive and offer mutual support and coping skills.

Increasing cases of Alzheimer’s disease have led to a higher demand for support groups that address the needs of people living with the condition, as well as their caregivers and family members. Share ...

Alcohol is the most widely used substance in the United States, and it’s often misused. According to the 2019 National Survey on Drug Use and Health, 14.5 million people in the United States ages 12 ...