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Objective: The objectives of the present study were to (1) evaluate whether social and personal resources were independently related to psychological distress and (2) examine the interrelationships of social and personal resources in women at risk for hereditary breast cancer.

Methods: General and breast cancer specific distress, family communication regarding hereditary breast cancer, perceived social support, self‐esteem, self‐concept, and demographics were assessed in 222 high‐risk women, having opted either for regular surveillance or prophylactic surgery.

Results: Structural equation modeling showed that (1) both personal and social resources were independently associated with psychological distress and (2) the associations between social resources and psychological distress were partially mediated by personal resources. Support from family and friends was associated with a higher level of self …