When there is an Illness in the Family10/05/2015 12:00:00 PMStanley Berman, PhD, Vice President for Academic AffairsWhen there is an Illness in the FamilyMental Health Tips from William James College Faculty: When there is an Illness in the Family, by Stanley Berman, PhD, Vice President for Academic Affairs.When there is an Illness in the FamilyThe diagnosis of a chronic or life threatening illness in a family can pose significant challenges for the patient and for the entire family. InitiallyResearch & AdvocacyResearch & Advocacy