Families in Psychiatry
Families in Psychiatry
The three pillars of perinatal care: Babies, parents, dyadic relationships
Lack of family support is both a predictor and a consequence of perinatal depression.
Families in Psychiatry
Family violence after COVID: Understanding coercive relationships
We must think systemically about interpersonal dynamics. This is our lane. This should not be controversial.
Families in Psychiatry
Me, my spouse, and COVID
Even though households with children reported more conflict during the pandemic than before it began, they also reported more cohesion.
Families in Psychiatry
The mother’s double jeopardy
Whatever type of parenting a woman chooses, you can be sure that she, not the father, will be held accountable.
Families in Psychiatry
The context of our lives
The science of empathy and social behaviors shows us that our need for interpersonal connection is hardwired.
Families in Psychiatry
Family-oriented care in adult psychiatric residency
A family systems orientation is distinguished by its view of the family as a transactional system.
Families in Psychiatry
Old wives’ tales, traditional medicine, and science
Every village must contend with finding the balance between traditional medical knowledge and the discoveries of science, said Dr. Alison M. Heru...
Families in Psychiatry
Grandmothers, the Friendship Bench, and wisdom
The method has been empirically vetted and expanded to countries beyond, including the United States, said Dr. Alison M. Heru.
Families in Psychiatry
Family psychoeducation is critical in care of children with disabilities
“There is a real change happening,” said Dr. Margaret G. Klitzke. “But the place where it becomes really magical is in working with the families...
Families in Psychiatry
Helping interracial couples navigate racism
Frame issues around race as ones that couples are able to solve in family therapy, says Dr. Alison M. Heru.
Families in Psychiatry
Colorism can lead to intrafamily conflict
Dr. Alison M. Heru offers guidance aimed at helping psychiatrists deescalate conflict tied to racism within families.