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support groups and health  

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  • Support groups consist of small groups of individuals who meet, usually on a regular basis, to discuss mutual problems. The most common reason for participation in a support group is for help in coping with a physical illness. [Source: Encyclopedia of Health and Behavior; Support Groups and Health]

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