Why are support groups beneficial?

Answer 1

Support groups provide a safe and caring place for members to discuss their shared health (or other) concern. Discussion may consist of sharing daily struggles, as well as learning new information about their issue, and how to cope with it. Support groups exist both locally and online. However, depending on the issue local support groups may be hard to find.

Answer 2

Support groups are usually run by people who have experienced the same 'complaint' or 'condition' as visitors to the group. They are able to share their experience - which may make a new visitor less anxious about their illness.