Mutual Support Groups: Strength in Shared Resilience
Mutual Support Groups: An Evidence-Based Approach to Enhancing Mental Health The importance of social support has been studied extensively in the psychological literature, and has been found to be an effective and evidence-based approach to enhancing mental health (Holt-Lunstad, Smith, & Layton, 2010). Mutual support groups (MSGs) are one such type of social support where […]
Alateen: Healing Paths for Teens of Addicted Parents
Alateen: A Support Group for Adolescents Affected by Family Alcohol Abuse Understanding Alateen: Core Definition and Purpose Alateen is a specialized, family-oriented, mutual-support group intervention specifically designed to assist adolescents whose lives have been significantly impacted by another person’s problem drinking, typically a parent or other close family member. It functions as a vital component […]