... available soon. Seeking help for depression from family and friends: A qualitative analysis of perceived advantages and disadvantagesBMC Psychiatry 2011, 11:196 doi:10.1186/1471-244X-11-196Kathleen ... risks. Advantages of informal help seeking The primary advantage of consulting family and friends was the support they provided, particularly in the form of emotional and informational support, ... community-based sample of consumers about the advantages and disadvantages of seeking help from informal sources, specifically support sought from family and friends. Methods Measures This study...