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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
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Word History
First Known Use
1951, in the meaning defined above
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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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