Parental mental health problems and the risk of child maltreatment: the potential role of psychotherapy

Lopes, Ana Isabel; Leal, João; Sani, Ana Isabel

http://hdl.handle.net/10284/11058

Use this identifier to reference this record.

Name:	Description:	Size:	Format:
2021_Parental Mental Health Problems and the Risk of Child - the potential role of psychotherapy.pdf		685.46 KB	Adobe PDF	Download

Send Feedback

Authors

Lopes, Ana Isabel

Leal, João

Sani, Ana Isabel

Abstract(s)

Parental mental health is a risk factor for numerous issues affecting a child’s physical and psychological development, especially the perpetration of child maltreatment. This paper aims to contribute a theoretical review of the risks faced by some children living in families with parental mental health problems and argues that psychotherapy has an essential role in resolving emotional and interpersonal difficulties, based on the example of Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). This model has revealed benefits in interventions with several types of patients and is consequently a promising model for preventing the risk of aggressive behaviors. The programs addressing both parents and children have been proven to contribute to more informed and effective interventions.

Keywords

Child maltreatment Parental mental health Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

URI

http://hdl.handle.net/10284/11058

Citation

Lopes, A.I., Leal, J., & Sani, A. (2021). Parental mental health problems and the risk of child maltreatment: The potential role of psychotherapy. Societies. 11(3), 108; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc11030108