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Communication and Mental Health

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Abstract

Interpersonal communication processes are adversely affected by many mental health problems and in some cases may be risk factors for mental health problems. Four major interpersonal communication processes that play a role in mental health are highlighted: social skills deficits, communication deviance, expressed emotion, and lack of social support. The association between these interpersonal processes and schizophrenia, depression, anxiety, eating disorders, substance abuse disorders, personality disorders, and loneliness are discussed.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe International Encyclopedia of Interpersonal Communication
PublisherWiley
Pages1-5
Number of pages5
ISBN (Electronic)9781118540190
ISBN (Print)9781118306055
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2015

Keywords

  • anxiety
  • communication skills
  • health communication
  • interpersonal communication

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Arts and Humanities
  • General Social Sciences

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