Some family interactions are marked by emotional over-involvement, hostility, and criticism known as

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This set of family interactions is known as "expressed emotion," which refers to the level of emotionality and critical attitudes expressed by family members toward a loved one who has a mental illness or disorder. This has been associated with higher rates of relapse and poorer outcomes in individuals with mental illness.

Some Family Interactions Are Marked by Emotional Over-Involvement, Hostility, and Criticism