Question

Emile durkheim worried that, in an increasingly fragmented modern world, individuals would feel less and less connected to groups, which would lead to:

Answer 1

A support group is an opportunity to share personal experiences and feelings regarding their daily lives, their issues and problems, diseases and its treatments. It can fill a gap between the medical treatment and the emotional support from their loves ones. By connecting to the groups you will experience the  sense of empowerment, control or hope.  

if you less interact and connected to the groups you will possibly feel lonely, isolated and judged. it may lead to distress, depression and anxiety. You may not improve your skills to cope with challenges.