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Parental Mental Health Problems and the Risk of Child Maltreatment: The Potential Role of Psychotherapy

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  • Ana Isabel Lopes

    (Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Praça 9 de Abril 349, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal)

  • João Leal

    (Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Praça 9 de Abril 349, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
    Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, University of Maia (ISMAI), 4475-690 Maia, Portugal
    Center of Psychology, University of Porto, 4099-002 Porto, Portugal)

  • Ana Isabel Sani

    (Faculty of Human and Social Sciences, University Fernando Pessoa (UFP), Praça 9 de Abril 349, 4249-004 Porto, Portugal
    Research Centre on Child Studies (CIEC), University of Minho, 4704-553 Braga, Portugal)

Abstract

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.

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  • Ana Isabel Lopes & João Leal & Ana Isabel Sani, 2021. "Parental Mental Health Problems and the Risk of Child Maltreatment: The Potential Role of Psychotherapy," Societies, MDPI, vol. 11(3), pages 1-9, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsoctx:v:11:y:2021:i:3:p:108-:d:629301
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    1. Martins, Paula Cristina & Matos, Catarina Dias & Sani, Ana Isabel, 2023. "Parental stress and risk of child abuse: The role of socioeconomic status," Children and Youth Services Review, Elsevier, vol. 148(C).
    2. Ana Isabel Sani & Daniela Bastos & Maria Alzira Pimenta Dinis, 2021. "Child and Adolescent Multiple Victimization and/or Polyvictimization: A Portuguese Comparative Study," Societies, MDPI, vol. 11(4), pages 1-11, October.

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