expressed emotion
"Expressed emotion" (EE) is a concept used in mental health to describe the emotional climate created by family members or caregivers towards a person with a mental disorder.
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Definition
C1Mental Health
(technical, clinical)The way caregivers and family members communicate their feelings and attitudes towards a person with a mental health condition, which can influence the individual's recovery.
Example
- High expressed emotion in families has been linked to higher relapse rates in patients with schizophrenia.
- Therapists often work with families to reduce negative expressed emotion to improve the patient's mental health outcomes.
C1Family Dynamics
(academic, clinical)A measure of the family environment based on the emotional interactions and attitudes of family members towards a relative with a mental disorder.
Example
- The Camberwell Family Interview is a tool used to assess expressed emotion in family settings.
- High levels of expressed emotion can create a stressful environment for individuals with mental health issues.