Author(s)

YuTing Zhan

Affiliation(s)

Department of Psychology, Ningxia University, Yinchuan, 750000, Ningxia, China.

Corresponding Author

YuTing Zhan

ABSTRACT

This study examines the application and effectiveness of comprehensive social support in the treatment of depression, emphasizing the combined roles of emotional, practical, and informational support. The findings indicate that social support not only enhances treatment adherence and efficacy but also contributes to symptom alleviation and improved quality of life. By analyzing cross-cultural differences, the research further explores the application of social support in diverse cultural contexts, highlighting its significance in depression treatment strategies. Additionally, the study discusses the implementation and optimization of comprehensive social support interventions in clinical practice, aiming to provide a basis for future research directions and policy formulation. The conclusion underscores the necessity of integrating social support into comprehensive depression treatment, offering new perspectives and strategies for improving treatment outcomes.

KEYWORDS

Comprehensive social support; Depression; Treatment

CITE THIS PAPER

YuTing Zhan. The impact of comprehensive social support on the treatment outcomes of patients with depression. Trends in Social Sciences and Humanities Research. 2024, 2(4): 1-8. DOI: 10.61784/tsshr3002.

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