Int J Environ Res Public Health July 2021 PMID 34360277

Family Functioning in Families Affected by Parental Mental Illness: Parent, Child, and Clinician Ratings.

Marlit Sell, Anne Daubmann, Holger Zapf, Bonnie Adema, Mareike Busmann, Maja Stiawa, Sibylle M Winter, Martin Lambert, Karl Wegscheider, Silke Wiegand-Grefe

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31
Peak: 25 in Sep 2025
across 3 sources since Jan 2025

Extended reach

95,681
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Total likes

3,402

Video views

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Mentions per month

Jan 2025 – Jan 2026

Where it's discussed

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  • YouTube11 videos
  • Bluesky1 posts

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What people are saying

The group primarily discusses toxic family dynamics using emotionally intense language such as 'emotional manipulation' and 'lies,' often referencing videos with phrases like 'family trauma' or 'family love feels like a battle.' While some posts show curiosity and relate the content to personal experiences, the overall tone remains sensational and emotional rather than analytical or solution-oriented, which influences the moderate scores across the dimensions.

AgreementLow agreement

Most discussions focus on toxic family behaviors rather than directly engaging with the research on family functioning, indicating a general lack of agreement or specific reference to the publication's findings.

InterestModerate interest

While some posts seem interested in exploring family trauma and manipulation, many are more focused on sensationalized themes, reflecting moderate interest overall.

EngagementModerate engagement

Several posts reference the content and share personal or societal implications, but much of the language is superficial or emotionally charged, suggesting moderate engagement.

ImpactLow impact

The discussions appear to resonate more with personal experiences and media consumption than with promoting change or awareness about mental health and family functioning, leading to a slightly negative impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that families with a parent who has a mental illness generally experience more dysfunction compared to typical families, as seen through ratings from family members and clinicians.
  • Parents with mental illness tend to view their family’s functioning as worse than their partners and children do, although partners and children tend to agree with each other.
  • Ratings of family functioning from family members are moderately aligned with clinician assessments, highlighting the importance of gathering multiple perspectives to better understand family dynamics and guide interventions.]

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Támara Hill, MS, NCC, CCTP, LPC
@TherapistTee · X

The HIDDEN CHAINS of #RELATIONSIHP TRAUMA |Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/HCqeX7UlUa via @YouTube #toxicfamily #familytrauma

Oct 1, 2025 · 1 like · 2,927 followers View post →
EpitomeTheBurnkid (OK, Copernicus/473x4ndr14)
@BurnkidV · X

WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES THE LIES ABOUT YOU | Toxic Family Dynamic https://t.co/ZqGiECCuzz via @YouTube

Sep 21, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,454 followers View post →
Adamcast
@sagcast452 · X

( #Ignorant people!) WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES THE LIES ABOUT YOU | Toxic Family Dynamic https://t.co/hc3pkkGjSK

Sep 21, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 949 followers View post →
nola
@Ccity3 · X

https://t.co/d4rIVz6bBC

Sep 18, 2025 · 6,670 followers View post →
Phil Bradley
@PhilBrad5 · X

FAMILY LOVE FEELS LIKE A BATTLE You Can't Win |Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/qWxjuukJCT via @YouTube

Sep 6, 2025 · 1 share · 6,320 followers View post →
Phil Bradley
@PhilBrad5 · X

RT @PhilBrad5: FAMILY LOVE FEELS LIKE A BATTLE You Can't Win |Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/qWxjuukJCT via @YouTube

Sep 6, 2025 · 1 share · 6,320 followers View post →

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Támara Hill, MS, NCC, CCTP, LPC
@TherapistTee · X

The HIDDEN CHAINS of #RELATIONSIHP TRAUMA |Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/HCqeX7UlUa via @YouTube #toxicfamily #familytrauma

Oct 1, 2025 · 1 like · 2,927 followers View post →
Phil Bradley
@PhilBrad5 · X

RT @PhilBrad5: EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION CAN DESTROY YOUR REALITY | Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/6zv4jwXdFL via @YouTube

Sep 30, 2025 · 1 share · 6,200 followers View post →
Phil Bradley
@PhilBrad5 · X

EMOTIONAL MANIPULATION CAN DESTROY YOUR REALITY | Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/6zv4jwXdFL via @YouTube

Sep 30, 2025 · 1 share · 6,200 followers View post →
Jessica Noonan (EpitomeTheBurnkid)
@Jessica33782315 · X

RT @BurnkidV: WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES THE LIES ABOUT YOU | Toxic Family Dynamic https://t.co/ZqGiECCuzz via @YouTube

Sep 28, 2025 · 1 share · 28 followers View post →
EpitomeTheBurnkid (OK, Copernicus/473x4ndr14)
@BurnkidV · X

WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES THE LIES ABOUT YOU | Toxic Family Dynamic https://t.co/ZqGiECCuzz via @YouTube

Sep 21, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 1,454 followers View post →
Támara Hill, MS, NCC, CCTP, LPC
@TherapistTee · X

WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES THE LIES ABOUT YOU | Toxic Family Dynamic https://t.co/KItU2DQ6xp via @YouTube #toxicfamily #familytrauma

Sep 21, 2025 · 2,927 followers View post →
Adamcast
@sagcast452 · X

RT @sagcast452: ( #Ignorant people!) WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES THE LIES ABOUT YOU | Toxic Family Dynamic https://t.co/hc3pkkGjSK

Sep 21, 2025 · 1 share · 949 followers View post →
Adamcast
@sagcast452 · X

( #Ignorant people!) WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES THE LIES ABOUT YOU | Toxic Family Dynamic https://t.co/hc3pkkGjSK

Sep 21, 2025 · 1 like · 1 share · 949 followers View post →
nola
@Ccity3 · X

https://t.co/d4rIVz6bBC

Sep 18, 2025 · 6,670 followers View post →
William Hankerson
@creativefishdezine.bsky.social · Bluesky

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Sep 16, 2025 View post →
Karen McGovern
@McgovernKa62302 · X

WHEN EVERYONE BELIEVES THE LIES ABOUT YOU | Toxic Family Dynamic https://t.co/3206wP214V via @YouTube

Sep 16, 2025 · 26 followers View post →
Sarah Mody
@SarahFowl439811 · X

HOW TO STAY ALIVE WHEN EVERYONE WANTS YOU GONE | Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/A0LrZAhbIN via @YouTube

Sep 10, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
Breezy B
@BrianA53798277 · X

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Sep 10, 2025 · 118 followers View post →
Phil Bradley
@PhilBrad5 · X

RT @PhilBrad5: FAMILY LOVE FEELS LIKE A BATTLE You Can't Win |Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/qWxjuukJCT via @YouTube

Sep 6, 2025 · 1 share · 6,320 followers View post →
Phil Bradley
@PhilBrad5 · X

FAMILY LOVE FEELS LIKE A BATTLE You Can't Win |Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/qWxjuukJCT via @YouTube

Sep 6, 2025 · 1 share · 6,320 followers View post →
Sarah Mody
@SarahFowl439811 · X

HOW TO STAY ALIVE WHEN EVERYONE WANTS YOU GONE | Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/fiUL4S6hg1 via @YouTube

Sep 6, 2025 · 1 followers View post →
Josephine A (Josephine)
@JosephineA47049 · X

toxic people (family and friends as well as coworkers and neighbors) can be really difficult. You may feel like your life is being controlled by them, manipulated, and sentenced to a life sentence of exploitation. https://t.co/AUpAb9TCyp

Sep 6, 2025 · 96 followers View post →
Feel Rad
@fillagainb · X

HOW TO STAY ALIVE WHEN EVERYONE WANTS YOU GONE | Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/QVRujTI5ta via @YouTube

Sep 5, 2025 · 3,702 followers View post →
Feel Rad
@fillagainb · X

HOW TO STAY ALIVE WHEN EVERYONE WANTS YOU GONE | Toxic Family Dynamics https://t.co/XJIgJt2aj2 via @YouTube

Sep 5, 2025 · 3,702 followers View post →
Emmy
@BeBrave_Now · X

HOW TO STAY ALIVE WHEN EVERYONE WANTS YOU GONE | Toxic Family Dynamics Live in two days. Use the Notify Button to get an easy reminder from YouTube. https://t.co/dZ20lZEqPa

Sep 3, 2025 · 605 followers View post →