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Guy Diamond

What I Do

Guy Diamond is a child and adolescent psychologist who is director of the Center for Family Intervention Science at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He has focused on developing family-based intervention models for youths struggling with substance abuse and depression. He has spent the last 10 years developing and testing Attachment-based Family Therapy (ABFT) for depressed and suicidal adolescents. ABFT seeks to build attachments between youths and their families as a way to reduce conflicts that may contribute to depression and suicide, and increase family cohesion as a buffer against these problems.

My Background

Guy Diamond is a child and adolescent psychologist who is director of the Center for Family Intervention Science at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. He has focused on developing family-based intervention models for youths struggling with substance abuse and depression. He has spent the last 10 years developing and testing Attachment-based Family Therapy (ABFT) for depressed and suicidal adolescents. ABFT seeks to build attachments between youths and their families as a way to reduce conflicts that may contribute to depression and suicide, and increase family cohesion as a buffer against these problems. He will answer your questions from Monday, Jan. 21 through Friday, Jan. 25. Read The Inquirer's <a href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/home_top_left_story/20080120_A_talented_student_rebuilds_his_life_after_battling_depression_-_and_falling_nine_floors_.html"><strong>story</strong></a> about Jordan Burnham - who attempted suicide - watch a video and listen to audio interviews of Jordan and his parents, and check a list of web links to find help. Ask a <a href="http://www.philly.com/inquirer/ask/ask_earl_and_georgette_burnham.html">question</a> of Jordan and his parents.