THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT AND THE MENTAL HEALTH OF AN INDIVIDUAL
Amela Salihovi?*, Jasmina Mahmutovi?, Suada Brankovi?, Ema Pindžo Almedina Hajrovi? Elmedina Mrkuli?
ABSTRACT
The family is a system whose members are independent, where each member is influenced by the system as a whole, and at the same time affects the health and functioning of the system. Better family functioning is associated with better mental status of respondents. Long-term changes in family structure can affect family function and thus the mental health of family members. The presence of depressive symptoms in parents is one of the main risk factors for the development of depressive symptoms in children in adulthood. Close emotional relationships with parents result in positive psychological outcomes for children, while bad emotional connections lead to negative outcomes. Family conflicts are most strongly associated with depressive symptoms. The family environment has a very significant role and impact on the mental health of the individual in all population groups. It is necessary to implement policies and strategies for the protection of mental health. The timely identification of dysfunctional families, which will be included in mental health promotion programs, and thus prevent further progression of mental illness, is also important.
Keywords: Mental health, family, family environment, family functioning.
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