Tag: family dynamics
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HOW DOES THE QUALITY OF INTERACTION BETWEEN A PATIENT AND HIS FAMILY IMPACT OCD OUTCOME?
The intricate tapestry of relationships has a profound influence on the trajectory of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and related psychopathologies. Recent research illuminates the pivotal role of expressed emotion (EE) – the emotions conveyed by loved ones towards a patient – in shaping the course of the illness. EE serves as a barometer, reflecting the quality…