Richard Gardner

Richard Gardner was an influential American psychiatrist and psychoanalyst known for his work on child custody issues and the concept of "Parental Alienation Syndrome." He theorized that some children could be manipulated by one parent to reject the other parent during custody disputes, leading to psychological harm. Gardner advocated for special consideration of children's experiences in legal contexts and promoted mental health interventions in these cases. His ideas have sparked significant debate and discussion in legal, psychological, and academic fields regarding the impact of parental conflict on children's well-being.