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Mental health interventions in divorce proceedings
John M Suarez1, Nancy L Weston1, Norman B Hartstein1
1Section on Legal Psychiatry.
The American Journal of Orthopsychiatry
|April 1, 1978
Summary
Family disruption offers chances for mental health interventions beyond diagnostics. A UCLA program demonstrates implementing preventive and therapeutic services during these challenging family transitions.
Area of Science:
- Legal Psychiatry
- Mental Health Interventions
- Family Dynamics
Background:
- Family disruption is a complex and lengthy process.
- Traditional mental health services often focus on diagnostics and evaluation for legal contexts.
- Opportunities exist for broader mental health support during family disruption.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the potential for various mental health interventions during family disruption.
- To describe the implementation of a specific mental health program.
- To highlight the role of preventive and therapeutic services.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the implementation of a program by the UCLA Section on Legal Psychiatry.
- Describes the development and rollout of services.
- Details the integration of preventive and therapeutic models.
Main Results:
- The implementation process identified key factors for successful program integration.
- The program offered a range of services beyond traditional legal evaluations.
- Preventive and therapeutic interventions were successfully introduced.
Conclusions:
- Family disruption presents a critical window for comprehensive mental health support.
- The UCLA program serves as a model for integrating diverse mental health services.
- Proactive and therapeutic interventions can significantly benefit families undergoing disruption.