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Words of support

n uncertain times, emotional support from others is very important. However, how much comfort your words offer friends and family depends on the words you choose. In a new study of almost 500 adults, researchers found that social support does alleviate emotional distress, but how that support is delivered matters. If a person is feeling distress telling them what to feel with phrases like “Don’t worry about it”

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