Emotional comfort

In today’s complex and rapidly changing society, many people are mentally challenged. They need emotional comfort as well as physical comfort to overcome their mental difficulties in modern society. It is known that touch is beneficial for the emotional comfort of animals and humans. However, few products directly support mental or emotional desires, such as the warmth of a mother’s hand. Comfort is a word that is frequently used to describe both physical and emotional aspects of the hospital experience. A number of definitions exist in the literature and there is a lack of clarity in understanding this concept. In today’s complex and rapidly changing society, people need emotional and physical comfort. Many people consider comfort objects as essential to their mental and emotional well-being. Consoling touch is a powerful form of social support that has been repeatedly demonstrated to reduce the experience of physical pain and provide the comfort of holding hands with a loved one.

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