support group

noun

: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another

Examples of support group in a Sentence

He joined an alcoholics' support group.
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Reduce stress: Stress management techniques like relaxation exercises, counseling, and support groups can improve physical health. Alexandria Nyembwe, Phd, Rn, Health, 4 Nov. 2024 And while these makeshift support groups have been popping up more and more in comment sections across TikTok, users on social platforms like Reddit have already developed intricate communities surrounding specific health issues. Alyssa Goldberg, USA TODAY, 31 Oct. 2024 Research either online or local support groups, and other resources from the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation for people with Crohn's disease. Take a multivitamin to counter problems with vitamin absorption from food. Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 28 Oct. 2024 Grief counseling, peer support groups, connectedness for new students; whatever the need, qualified counselors are available to assist with parent permission granted. Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for support group 

Word History

First Known Use

1951, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of support group was in 1951

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“Support group.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/support%20group. Accessed 19 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

support group

noun
: a group of people with common experiences and concerns who provide emotional and moral support for one another
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