Question 1

how does social support affect your immunity?

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Prevents suppression: Social support can prevent spikes in the hormone cortisol, which suppresses the immune system. Research supports the idea that social interactions enhance the immune system by reducing stress, and by building positive emotions and self-esteem.  It appears that social support acts as a buffer from our environment.  This helps protect us from some illnesses and diseases.

Question 2

how would i  know if i have good social support?

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Friends and family: If you have a good friend or two who can support you in good and bad times and family who do the same, then you have good social support.

Question 3

how many months can baby be trained to sit with support?

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No training is done: A normal baby's nervous system (brain, spinal cord, nerves) and his muscles will mature in a head-to-tail pattern. The neck will develop its strength, control, and coordination first. Then come the arms and shoulders. Next are the chest and abdomen. Last are the hips and legs. In order to sit alone a baby controls his abdominal muscles (age 6-8m). Later he'll crawl by controlling his leg muscles.

Question 4

how can you support a friend with mental health problems?

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Get professional: Get professional help, make sure they start working with a therapist and be there to support them as they go through the therapeutic process. You cannot do it alone and neither can they.

Question 5

how can i seek disability support where i get my education?

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Resource center: Most educational institutions have a disability resource center, or something similar, to provide support resources to students with disabilities. They can provide assistance with priority class registration, note takers, process tutors, assistive technology for computers, assistive listening devices, transcription, and even classroom furniture accommodations.  Lots to offer so check it out!

Question 6

what should i look for in a support worker for the disabled?

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Compassion and....: Compassion and competency. It depends what disability you are referring to: physical, mental or emotional?
You want to make sure your worker is licensed and has good references, also that they have taken care of someone with this particular problem before. You could check with your local DSS for references and referral to local resources.

Question 7

how can i get my disabled husband to seek support besides me?

Accepted Answer

Talk to him about it: I would suggestion open and sincere communications. If your open communication is from the heart he will listen.  Truly as he is your husbands and loves you.

Question 8

if i have three years of mental health support am i disabled?

Accepted Answer

Mental health sup.: I guess you mean that you have been treated for emotional illness for 3years.  The answer is  that their are many people that are treated and are well and fine. Talk to your doctor about this.

Question 9

what is appropriate behavior for support workers for the disabled?

Accepted Answer

Many behaviors.: Support workers for the disabled, rehabing, or elderly should at the very least be compassionate individuals who show respect for those in their care.  They should be accessible by family members, and have good communication skills.  Look for someone who is on time, respectful, careful with medications.  Ask for references, and do background checks.

Question 10

where in the u.s. can i get free support for mental health problems?

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Locating resources: To find free or reduced-fee treatment, contact your local mental health association (search online for the nearest one), or the national alliance on mental illness ("nami"), or search online for the nearest licensed mental health center (which is required to offer a sliding scale of reduced, and sometimes waived, fees). Also, see if there are any municipal or medical school clinics nearby.

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