Social support is a pervasive phenomenon spanning people’s relationships throughout their lives. In everyday life, particularly in times of distress, people convey a need for support from relatives, friends, partners, coworkers, or other members of their social community. This powerful inclination to seek and provide support is thought to have adaptive evolutionary significance because interdependency may enhance the likelihood of survival, especially when under threat of predation. The human response to seek the presence of others in the aftermath of natural disasters or other trauma testifies to the need for and benefits of social affiliation. Research suggests that social support is sought to such an extent because it is an effective method of coping with stress and may protect against potential adverse mental health consequences.