One important reason to identify a person's social and support networks is because, during depressive episodes:

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While social and support networks are, in general, very good for the client, there are times when they become very negative and can inflict pain and suffering for clients who do not always expect it. During depressive episodes, it may be true that they cannot identify individuals they feel would support them.

One Important Reason to Identify a Person's Social and Support