1. Assistance and comfort provided by friends, family, or community members to help someone cope with stress or challenges
Social support from her family helped her recover from the illness.
O apoio social da sua família a ajudou a se recuperar da doença.
2. Networks of relationships and resources that provide emotional, practical, or informational help
Strong social support systems are essential for mental health.
Sistemas robustos de apoio social são essenciais para a saúde mental.
3. Government or institutional programs designed to assist disadvantaged populations
Social support programs aim to reduce poverty and inequality.
Programas de apoio social visam reduzir a pobreza e a desigualdade.