Review of: Parental Alienation Syndrome, DSM-5, and ICD-11

In child custody disputes between hostile parents, one parent will sometimes try to alienate the children from the other parent. This can be done for legal purposes or may simply be done for psychological motives. «Parental alienation syndrome» (PAS) has not been accepted by the scientific community as valid and reliable. It has been advanced by some mental health practi…