University of Wisconsin–Madison

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Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth

Trying something new is a risk every child undertakes as they explore and learn about the world. While risk can be costly, it can also pay off in rewards or knowledge.

Jan Greenberg, PhD – Slide of the Week

Expressed emotion (EE) is a measure of the family’s emotional climate and has been shown to be associated with a range of symptoms and psychiatric outcomes in individuals with various disabilities. In addition, growing evidence suggests that high levels of family distress are associated with high EE.