Social support network
People’s relationships and interactions with family, friends, co-workers, and community members can have a major impact on their health and well-being.
The Social Support Network is a crucial determinant of health, playing a pivotal role in influencing mental well-being, treatment adherence, and health-promoting behaviors.
Nurses are pivotal in recognizing and addressing the impact of social support networks on individuals' health. (NAS, 2019) Scientific evidence highlights that individuals with social support networks experience improved mental health outcomes, exhibit better adherence to treatment plans, and engage in healthier behaviors that promote overall well-being.
Social support networks have a tremendous influence on people’s health status due to them having support from others around them.
Key Points and Resources
References
CDC. (2022, December 8). Social Determinants of Health at CDC. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/about/sdoh/index.html
CDC. (2023, May 8). How Does Social Connectedness Affect Health? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/emotional-wellbeing/social-connectedness/affect-health.htm
Doncho Donev. (2005). SOCIAL NETWORKS AND SOCIAL SUPPORT AS DETERMINANTS OF HEALTH. ResearchGate; unknown.
https://www.researchgate.net/publication/256487303_SOCIAL_NETWORKS_AND_SOCIAL_SUPPORT_AS_DETERMINANTS_OF_HEALTH
Good Samaritan Health Center. (2023). Good Samaritan Health Center. https://goodsamatlanta.org/
Grady Health | Atlanta’s Grady Hospital + 7 Neighborhood Centers. (2023, December). Grady Health. https://www.gradyhealth.org/
Health Resources and Services Administration | HRSA. (2023, December). Hrsa.gov. https://www.hrsa.gov/
SAMHSA’s National Helpline. (2023). Samhsa.gov. https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
Social Determinants of Health - Healthy People 2030 | health.gov. (2020). Health.gov. https://health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health
TANF Eligibility Requirements. (2023). Georgia Department of Human Services Division of Family & Children Services. https://dfcs.georgia.gov/services/temporary-assistance-needy-families/tanf-eligibility-requirements
The White House. (2023, June 27). FACT SHEET: Biden-Harris Administration Announces New Measures to Promote Equitable Community Development | The White House. The White House; The White House. https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/06/27/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-new-measures-to-promote-equitable-community-development/
the, A. (2023, March 29). About the Campaign - Campaign to End Loneliness. Campaign to End Loneliness. https://www.campaigntoendloneliness.org/about-the-campaign/
United Way of Greater Atlanta. (2023, December 4). United Way of Greater Atlanta. https://unitedwayatlanta.org/