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2. Study Purpose. Describe how positive social support and social negativity in personal relationships affect mental health in US Adults. . 3. Background of Study. The study is based on data from the National Comorbidity Survey (NCS) (1990-92)N = 4,688 adults ages 21-54 The NCS was a national
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1. 1 Mental Health in US Adults: The Role of Positive Social Support and Social Negativity in Personal Relationships Elizabeth M. Bertera, PhD Associate Professor National Catholic School of Social Service The Catholic University of America Washington DC This research was funded in part by a grant from The Catholic University of America. Presented at APHA, Washington, DC November 9, 2004