Psychological Understanding of Criticism and Mental Health

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From Theory to Practice

Inbunden, Engelska, 2026

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A Psychological Understanding of Criticism and Mental Health examines how criticism impacts mental health, relationships, and communication across diverse contexts, offering evidence-based strategies for mental health practitioners seeking to foster resilience and support healthier interactions in their clients.Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of how criticism is expressed, perceived, and managed in various situations, including families, schools, and diverse cultural contexts. Chapters explore topics including, but not limited to, the neuroscientific basis of responses to criticism, the role of caregiver burden in critical communication, the effectiveness of family interventions as it is tailored to cultural needs and Depict VR—a virtual reality intervention. Practical guidance is highlighted throughout to show how practitioners may support constructive conversations and promote positive communication.This book is essential reading for mental health practitioners, educators, caregivers, and individuals seeking to improve communication skills and navigate criticism in personal, professional, and cultural contexts. It also serves as a valuable resource for practitioners aiming to strengthen therapeutic relationships with patients and those that support them.

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Utgivningsdatum2026-08-26
Mått156 x 234 x undefined mm
Vikt453 g
FormatInbunden
SpråkEngelska
Antal sidor192
FörlagTaylor & Francis Ltd
ISBN9781032482590

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IntroductionChapter 1. Expressed emotion in family members of individuals with severe mental illnessesChapter 2. An experimental paradigm to measure sensitivity to criticism and its relationship with mental healthChapter 3. Sensitivity to criticism in relation to children’s theory of mind and functioning at schoolChapter 4. Cultural variations in the perception of criticismChapter 5. Criticism as a conditional stimulus and its link to the brain reward systemChapter 6. Treatment approaches for reducing criticism and expressed emotion in families with serious mental illnessChapter 7. Depict VR: a virtual-reality intervention for hearing voices and addressing perceived criticism in close relationshipsChapter 8. Conclusion and future directions for studying criticism and mental health

'We are all more sensitive to negativity than the positives in life, and this is more likely at times of stress and mental ill health. This book on Criticism looks in detail at the research on how we can be affected by negative comments from others, particularly when there are ongoing serious mental health problems and explains clearly what we know and the mechanisms that underlie our emotional and neurological responses. Helpfully, the chapters are threaded with suggestions about how these might be mitigated, and how negativity might be managed and reduced to improve our relationships.'Professor Elizabeth Kuipers, OBE, NIHR Senior Investigator Emerita, leading clinical psychologist and expert in family intervention and cognitive behavioural therapy for psychosis'Criticism is central to the mental health of us all. We know that helping families approach their loved ones without criticism can protect people from breaking down, including those with severe mental ill-health such as schizophrenia. This excellent book explores the role of criticism in relationships and the social, cultural, educational, biological and behavioural explanations of the response to criticism - an outstanding contribution to the importance of criticism in mental health, with a ton of research to back it up. The book also gives really useful suggestions on how to handle criticism and be more constructive in our daily communication. A really valuable contribution, useful for academics and practitioners alike.'Professor Tim Kendall, CBE DUniv MD (Hons) FRCPsyc, national clinical lead for new models of mental health care within NHS England