#SocialSupport

Citizen Portal News Florida

@citizenptnewsfl.bsky.social

5 days ago

Senate approves broad public‑assistance overhaul after heated debate Senate passed SB 1758 (public assistance package) 26‑11 after extended debate over SNAP documentation, Medicaid work requirements and a behavioral‑health expansion; opponents warned additional paperwork could push eligible families out of programs.

The Florida Senate has taken a controversial step by approving a sweeping public-assistance overhaul that could reshape SNAP and Medicaid for thousands of families.

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#FL #CitizenPortal #FoodSecurity #SocialSupport #HealthCareReform

American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse

@ajdaajournal.bsky.social

1 week ago

#COVID #SocialSupport #PsychSciSky #DrugSky #PharmSky #MedSky #AddictionSci #NeuroSky #EpiSky #StatsSky #HealthPolicy @tandfresearch.bsky.social

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

1 week ago

Online Social Support - an Adjunct or Substitute for Traditional Social Support: Cross-Sectional Study Background: In contrast to all previous generations, life today is lived both in-person and online. This creates both opportunities and risks to mental health and well-being. Social interaction is no longer geographically constrained, yet the anonymity and impersonality of social media create new problems. To quote Mike Tyson (July 2020), “Social media have made y’all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.” Objective: This study set out to propose and test a hypothesized model to identify both direct and indirect predictors of life satisfaction. Independent or predictor variables included social media use, loneliness, and online and traditional social support. Methods: From March 2024 to October 2024, a total of 112 adults in the United States were recruited online and proceeded to complete study questionnaires. Participants were aged 42.62 (SD 12.74) years on average, had completed an average of 15.46 (SD 3.25) years of education, and reported an average household income of US $67,005 (SD US $41,560) per year. Results: Using path analysis, we found that social media use and online social support emerged as significant, indirect predictors of life satisfaction via loneliness and traditional in-person social support (P

JMIR Formative Res: Online Social Support - an Adjunct or Substitute for Traditional Social Support: Cross-Sectional Study #SocialSupport #MentalHealth #OnlineCommunity #Loneliness #SocialMedia

aves Mental Health

@gmhpn.bsky.social

1 week ago

Stable housing reduces stress. Reduced stress improves mental health. It really is that connected.
#HousingFirst #MentalWellbeing #SocialSupport

Wide Way Health

@widewayhealth.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Social Prescribers and HWB Coaches share the same goal, improving your wellbeing ✨

They both support people, just in their own ways. Watch to find out how 👍
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#health #communitysupport #socialsupport #wellbeingjourney #personalgoals

Brain Injury Matters Australia

@bimaustralia.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Anica loves her weekly cooking classes! She has learnt to cook creamy garlic prawns with rice. 🤤🦐 www.femurconnect.org can support you to cook a variety of nutritious, yummy & healthy foods, important to sustain a healthy life. #NDIS #NDISprovider #socialsupport #cookingclasses #disabilitysupport

Samaritan Daytop Village

@samaritandv.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

#Medicaid members in Brooklyn, Manhattan, or Queens may be eligible for additional health & #socialsupport services:

• Food pantries/nutrition services
• Housing assistance
• Transportation support
• Other social services

Contact our Social Care Network: 718-402-2614 or hcm@samaritanvillage.org

Asia News Today

@asianewstoday.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

156,033 vulnerable cases handled through PSSS – Nancy KUCHING: A total of 156,033 cases involving vulnerable groups have been addressed and resolved through the Local Social Support Centre (PSSS) services since October 2021 to December last year, said Women, Community and Family Development Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri. He said the need for these services is now at an urgent level in providing mental health support, counselling, and early intervention without stigma. “That’s why we are promoting this PSSS to be an information platform for those who feel disturbed. “Society now says this is mental stress, so we don’t want more people to be affected by things like […]

156,033 vulnerable cases handled through PSSS – Nancy #MentalHealth #SupportSystems #CommunityCare #VulnerableGroups #SocialSupport

Observe Lebanon

@observelebanon.bsky.social

3 weeks ago

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Lebanon's PM Nawaf Salam is prioritizing public safety by evacuating 21 unsafe buildings and assisting 229 families. Ongoing reinforcement work and support programs address their social and health needs.

#Lebanon #PublicSafety #SocialSupport

Interconnected Earth

@connectedearth.bsky.social

1 month ago

The Positives and Negatives of Community on Mental Health: A Complete Look - Interconnected Earth In this article, we explore the benefits and risks of community on mental health, backed by research and expert commentary.

Belonging is a human need—but healthy community requires intention, empathy, and boundaries. We explore the full picture here.
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#MentalWellness #SocialSupport #HumanConnection #Psychology

Observe Lebanon

@observelebanon.bsky.social

1 month ago

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The Lebanese Cabinet is prioritizing public safety by evacuating 16 damaged buildings, impacting 161 families. They offer temporary housing and support through the "Aman" program, with health coverage and daily monitoring in place.

#Lebanon #PublicSafety #SocialSupport

Citizen Portal News Vermont

@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.social

1 month ago

Vermont 2-1-1 warns funding cut could hinder new Epic ‘closed‑loop’ referral work with UVM Health United Way of Vermont’s 2‑1‑1 told legislators a proposed $332,000 cut to state funding would threaten core services just as a grant-funded ‘closed‑loop’ referral integration with UVM’s Epic EHR aims to streamline referrals from clinical screenings to community resources.

Vermont 2‑1‑1 faces a critical $332,000 funding cut that could jeopardize its vital services just as it launches an innovative referral integration with UVM Health's Epic system.

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#VT #CommunityResources #CitizenPortal #VermontCommunity #SocialSupport #HealthIntegration

Citizen Portal News Massachusetts

@citizenptnewsma.bsky.social

1 month ago

Massachusetts governor stresses affordability, denounces federal immigration raids and pledges more food‑bank funding In a statewide address the governor criticized federal immigration enforcement and economic policy and pledged state action to lower costs, expand college access and boost support for food banks, noting the state raised $7,000,000 for food pantries after SNAP cuts.

Massachusetts' governor is tackling rising living costs while denouncing federal immigration policies and pledging more support for food banks—what's next for the Bay State?

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#MA #CitizenPortal #ImmigrationPolicy #CostOfLiving #SocialSupport

Rowan CHASE Lab

@rowanchaselab.bsky.social

1 month ago

Federation

A qualitative study was conducted to further understand menopausal and perimenopausal 🩸women's experiences within their relationships. Findings supported the importance of #SocialSupport from other women with #SharedExperiences.🫂 Click here to find more: tinyurl.com/3tneemc8

Citizen Portal News US

@citizenptnewsus.bsky.social

1 month ago

Displaced residents in Kursk region urge governor to restore 65,000-ruble aid after payments halted Displaced residents from border localities in Russia's Kursk region said they were left homeless after monthly payments of 65,000 rubles were suspended in December and recorded an appeal asking Governor Хинштейн (Hinshtein) to resume the payments; a reporter said access to many settlements remains closed for demining.

Displaced families in Russia's Kursk region are pleading for the restoration of vital aid after being left homeless, with one mother crying out, "My children and I are homeless."

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#US #KurskRegion #DisplacementIssue #SocialSupport #CitizenPortal

Jan R. Boehnke

@jrboehnke.bsky.social

1 month ago

Peer Support Services Reaching People with Schizophrenia This book provides a comprehensive view of peer support reaching people with schizophrenia. Interviews with experts in the field are presented.

Two colleagues and I read "Peer Support Services Reaching People with Schizophrenia"
link.springer.com/book/10.1007...

If interested in the area, I think we would recommend reading it. Brief reflections from our perspective:
www.linkedin.com/posts/activi...

#RealistReview #SocialSupport

YourAI

@yourrai.bsky.social

1 month ago

AI helps with social connections
“Tips for supporting friends during stressful times”
Helping others = reducing your own stress too.

#SocialSupport #MentalHealthMatters #AIforGood #YourAI

Citizen Portal News Vermont

@citizenptnewsvt.bsky.social

2 months ago

Committee hears introduction to H.594, bill would set time-limited shelter tiers, reporting and $30 million in initial funding A legislative committee reviewed H.594, which would establish a temporary emergency housing and accountability program across a tiered continuum, set time limits and safeguards, cap hotel/motel use, create a voluntary return-home program, and author a $30 million fiscal 2027 appropriation with reporting due Jan. 15, 2028.

Vermont is taking a bold step towards addressing homelessness with a new bill that introduces a tiered emergency housing program backed by $30 million in funding!

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#VT #SocialSupport #EmergencyHousing #VermontHousing #CitizenPortal #CivicAccountability

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

2 months ago

Survey Evaluation of the Role of Social Media and Social Support for Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex People: Observational Study Background: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) people experience a higher number of health disparities compared to cisgender counterparts. Social determinants of health are linked to these health disparities in minority communities, including in the TGD community. Lack of social support contributes significantly to these disparities for the TGD community. Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the role of social media and social support groups among TGD patients who attend a transgender clinic. Methods: A questionnaire was developed through an iterative process and emailed to TGD people attending a tertiary care TGD clinic. The survey assessed social media usage (platforms, duration, and adverse effects), social support groups (past participation and interest in current participation), and demographic characteristics (age, gender, race/ethnicity, education, religious affiliation, income). Results: Our survey garnered 48 responses. Of these, 50% identified as transfeminine/transgender woman, 29% identified as transmasculine/trans man, 8% identified as non-binary, 2% as genderfluid, and 10% as another identity. Our respondents’ average age was 35 (standard deviation 15.6). Nearly 70% reported monthly transphobia and 35% reported weekly transphobia. Primary social support was reported as coming from an in-person significant other or friend 49% of the time, and 13% of the time from social media or online friend. Social media was used for the primary purpose of interacting with queer or TGD people by 65% of respondents and the most common sites used were Discord, Reddit and Instagram. Among respondents who either were attending or had attended a gender identity-focused support group, greater than 60% reported them being beneficial. More than half had never attended a support group related to their gender identity; 60% were open to attending a group. Conclusions: This study found that social media is already being used by TGD people for the purpose of interacting with other queer and trans people, but also that there are risks associated with its use. For example, TGD people commonly reported exposure to transphobia on social media. Given this reality, counseling patients on social media use should focus on safety in use and honest discussions of both the risks and benefits associated with its use. Regarding social support groups focused on gender identity, many current or previous attendants reported that support groups were helpful for finding social support, especially early on in one's transition and when other avenues of support are not present. Additionally, many respondents who had never attended a support group were interested in attending for the perceived benefits of increased social support and interest in meeting other community members. Engaging TGD patients in the use of social media and social support groups for gender identity may help improve support, though exposure to hate and transphobia are risks that come with social media use.

JMIR Formative Res: Survey Evaluation of the Role of Social Media and Social Support for Transgender, Nonbinary, and Intersex People: Observational Study #TransRights #LGBTQ #MentalHealth #SocialSupport #Transgender

Rowan CHASE Lab

@rowanchaselab.bsky.social

2 months ago

Federation

A descriptive correlational study was done to determine the relationship between #socialsupport and menopause 👵🏼, and found a significant positive relationship, suggesting that greater social support should be encouraged for #menopausalwomen. 👭 Learn more: tinyurl.com/2taz4edv

Able Channel

@theablechannel.bsky.social

2 months ago

Did you know that age, gender & other demographic factors can impact the relationship between isolation & cognitive functioning?
Watch full episode at shorturl.at/B1lEh
#SocialSupport #MentalHealth #CognitiveFunctioning

MonriaTitans

@monriatitans.bsky.social

2 months ago

Polyamory and the Family YouTube video by The Leftist Cooks

@neillyleftistcook.bsky.social & @saribo.bsky.social | The Leftist Cooks: "Polyamory and the Family" | #VideoEssay #SocialSupport #SocialSafetyNets #NuclearFamily #Nonmonogamy #WealthInequality #SocialResponsibility #CollectiveResponsibility #LovePeopleSimultaneously
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vget...

Al Czarnecki

@alczarnecki.bsky.social

2 months ago

9-Year-old says what we all feel. YouTube video by Luke Beasley

"Just keep fighting." – an articulate 9-year-old.
#Democracy #SocialSupport #ActivismMatters

www.youtube.com/shorts/Wxq1B...

Melgund Recreation, Arts and Culture

@melgundrecreation.ca

2 months ago

Goal 4: Supportive Environments Ensure the provision of supportive physical and social environments that encourage participation in recreation and help to build strong, caring communities.

Social connectedness is all about that sense of belonging and psychological bond we feel with others. It's vital for our overall well-being! ✨

#Belonging #SocialSupport #CommunityLove

Dutch & European Gov News

@dutchgovnews.com

2 months ago

Opening of extra temporary walk-in facility for homeless people during cold weather period As of Monday evening, December 22, the cold weather regulation in Utrecht is active again. New this winter is an extra temporary walk-in facility at the Lutheran Church for homeless people.

As of Monday evening, December 22, the cold weather regulation in Utrecht is active again. New this winter is an extra temporary walk-in facility at the Luthera...

Source: Municipality of Utrecht

#TemporaryShelter
#SocialSupport
#CommunityHelp

Openrijk Nieuws

@openrijk.nl

2 months ago

Opening extra tijdelijke inloopvoorziening voor dakloze mensen tijdens Koudweerperiode Per maandagavond 22 december is de koudweerregeling in Utrecht weer van kracht. Nieuw deze winter is een extra tijdelijke inloopvoorziening in de Lutherse Kerk voor dakloze mensen.

Per maandagavond 22 december is de koudweerregeling in Utrecht weer van kracht. Nieuw deze winter is een extra tijdelijke inloopvoorziening in de Lutherse Kerk ...

Bron: Gemeente Utrecht

#TemporaryShelter
#SocialSupport
#CommunityHelp

Zsolt Zsemba

@zsoltzsemba.bsky.social

2 months ago

The Happiness Trilogy: 2 of 3-Part Blog Series The Happiness Factor: How Your Relationships Shape Your Physical Health and Longevity

The Happiness Factor
https://wp.me/p84YjG-a2i
#PhysicalWellbeing #LongevitySecrets #HealthyConnections #ImmuneHealth #StressManagement #HeartHealth #EmotionalWellness #SocialSupport #HealthyAging #zsoltzsemba

Dutch & European Gov News

@dutchgovnews.com

2 months ago

Investing in Tackling Homelessness Among Labor Migrants We provide a subsidy of nearly 20ac 500,000 to the Salvation Army to tackle homelessness among EU labor migrants in Gelderland.

We provide a subsidy of nearly 20ac 500,000 to the Salvation Army to tackle homelessness among EU labor migrants in Gelderland.

Source: Province of Gelderland

#SocialSupport
#LegerDesHeils
#EUWorkers

Openrijk Nieuws

@openrijk.nl

2 months ago

Investeren in aanpak dakloosheid arbeidsmigranten We verlenen een subsidie van bijna 20ac 500.000 aan het Leger des Heils om dakloosheid onder EU-arbeidsmigranten in Gelderland aan te pakken.

We verlenen een subsidie van bijna 20ac 500.000 aan het Leger des Heils om dakloosheid onder EU-arbeidsmigranten in Gelderland aan te pakken.

Bron: Provincie Gelderland

#SocialSupport
#LegerDesHeils
#EUWorkers

Oklahoma Policy Institute

@okpolicy.bsky.social

2 months ago

Since when did meeting basic needs become controversial?

Our latest Policy Matters column looks at why investing in people — housing, health care, education, food — shouldn’t be up for debate.

#Oklahoma #OKPolicy #Education #Housing #HealthCare #Community #Poverty #SocialSupport