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Self-help consists of people providing support and help for each other in an informal way, rather than relying on the government, authorities, or other official organizations.
She helped her Mum set up a self-help group for parents with over-weight children.
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Self-help consists of doing things yourself to try and solve your own problems without depending on other people.
...a society that encourages competitiveness and self-help among the very young.
...a self-help book.
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