Break the Cycle of Family Mental Illness

It is hard to understand why some people develop serious Mental health conditions while others do not. Research conducted across many decades has revealed that there is a genetic link to mental illnesses such as depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Additionally, one in five children has a parent with a serious mental illness. This does […]

Are Therapists Behind the Rise in Family Estrangements?

Source: SHVETS / Pexels As family estrangement gets more media attention, some have suggested that therapists are causing—or at least encouraging—many of these family cutoffs. This criticism has been made of adult children’s therapists by the media (see Barry, 2024), estranged parents, and their therapists and advocates. Yet while it’s true that some adults decide […]

A Surgeon’s View: Navigating Healthcare as a Family Member

Source: DragonImages / @dragonimages The past few months have given me a deeply personal look into our healthcare system—from both the patient’s and the family’s perspectives. As a surgeon with over 20 years of experience, I am well aware of the challenges patients face: the frustration of long wait times, the stress of navigating a […]