Pt. I. Theoretical and research aspects. 1. The well-functioning family. 2. Models of family function and their measurement -- pt. II. clinical aspects of the family in psychiatric practice. 3. Assessment of the family. 4. Grief and the family / David Kissane. 5. Affective disorders. 6. Family aspects of schizophrenia. 7. Family aspects of eating disorders. 8. The family and physical illness. 9. Alcohol and drug abuse. 10. Anxiety disorders. 11. Personality disorders. 12. Dementia and the family / Henry Brodaty. 13. Family violence. 14. Ethics and the family