Social buffering of stress in rats: a multisystem meta-analysis and translational framework for stress resilience

Key Points

• Stress resilience is influenced by social buffering, providing important insights into how social interactions can mitigate stress effects.
• The analysis covers various neurobiological systems that play a role in stress resilience and social buffering mechanisms in animal models.
• Using a multisystem framework, the study integrates findings from different biological levels to offer a comprehensive view of stress adaptation.
• These insights may translate to other species, highlighting the importance of social environments in enhancing stress resilience.